Chapter XVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HUXTER MAKES A DISCOVERY, AND SO DOES JOHN.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HUXTER MAKES A DISCOVERY, AND SO DOES JOHN.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Mrs. Oakley did not like him, he was aware, and it was natural that she should take measures to remove him from the house.

the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)

From this reading He guessed without much difficulty the reason which had led to his banishment.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

deem to be

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Mrs. Oakley did not like him, he was aware, and it was natural that she should take measures to remove him from the house.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading He guessed without much difficulty the reason which had led to his banishment.

the act of discovering something

From this reading HUXTER MAKES A DISCOVERY, AND SO DOES JOHN.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HUXTER MAKES A DISCOVERY, AND SO DOES JOHN.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mrs. Oakley did not like him, he was aware, and it was natural that she should take measures to remove him from the house.

obtain

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading He guessed without much difficulty the reason which had led to his banishment.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He guessed without much difficulty the reason which had led to his banishment.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mrs. Oakley did not like him, he was aware, and it was natural that she should take measures to remove him from the house.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He guessed without much difficulty the reason which had led to his banishment.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Mrs. Oakley did not like him, he was aware, and it was natural that she should take measures to remove him from the house.

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From this reading HUXTER MAKES A DISCOVERY, AND SO DOES JOHN.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Oakley did not like him, he was aware, and it was natural that she should take measures to remove him from the house.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading HUXTER MAKES A DISCOVERY, AND SO DOES JOHN.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading He guessed without much difficulty the reason which had led to his banishment.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Mrs. Oakley did not like him, he was aware, and it was natural that she should take measures to remove him from the house.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading HUXTER MAKES A DISCOVERY, AND SO DOES JOHN.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Mrs. Oakley did not like him, he was aware, and it was natural that she should take measures to remove him from the house.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Oakley did not like him, he was aware, and it was natural that she should take measures to remove him from the house.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Mrs. Oakley did not like him, he was aware, and it was natural that she should take measures to remove him from the house.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

United States sharpshooter who was featured in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1860-1926)

From this reading Mrs. Oakley did not like him, he was aware, and it was natural that she should take measures to remove him from the house.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He guessed without much difficulty the reason which had led to his banishment.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading Mrs. Oakley did not like him, he was aware, and it was natural that she should take measures to remove him from the house.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mrs. Oakley did not like him, he was aware, and it was natural that she should take measures to remove him from the house.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading HUXTER MAKES A DISCOVERY, AND SO DOES JOHN.

carry out

From this reading Mrs. Oakley did not like him, he was aware, and it was natural that she should take measures to remove him from the house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading John felt that he was in a difficult situation, and he went out, not so much for a walk, as to gain time to consider what he should do under the circumstances.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He guessed without much difficulty the reason which had led to his banishment.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He guessed without much difficulty the reason which had led to his banishment.