Chapter V

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

From this reading It is rarely that high-strung, sensitive men can put into words such a story as that which Floriot was about to confide to his friend.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It is rarely that high-strung, sensitive men can put into words such a story as that which Floriot was about to confide to his friend.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading Noel's refusal to agree with him, coming with the recollection of his owns wavering before his pleading wife, shook his faith in himself.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading That is why they call upon the gunsmith instead of the divorce court for aid in "cleansing their honor."

possessing life

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

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

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

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

From this reading It is rarely that high-strung, sensitive men can put into words such a story as that which Floriot was about to confide to his friend.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Noel's refusal to agree with him, coming with the recollection of his owns wavering before his pleading wife, shook his faith in himself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But now the need of counsel and comfort was strong upon him.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading That is why they call upon the gunsmith instead of the divorce court for aid in "cleansing their honor."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It is rarely that high-strung, sensitive men can put into words such a story as that which Floriot was about to confide to his friend.

cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands

From this reading That is why they call upon the gunsmith instead of the divorce court for aid in "cleansing their honor."

an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading But now the need of counsel and comfort was strong upon him.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Noel's refusal to agree with him, coming with the recollection of his owns wavering before his pleading wife, shook his faith in himself.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading It is rarely that high-strung, sensitive men can put into words such a story as that which Floriot was about to confide to his friend.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading But now the need of counsel and comfort was strong upon him.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading That is why they call upon the gunsmith instead of the divorce court for aid in "cleansing their honor."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

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

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

part; cease or break association with

From this reading That is why they call upon the gunsmith instead of the divorce court for aid in "cleansing their honor."

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Noel's refusal to agree with him, coming with the recollection of his owns wavering before his pleading wife, shook his faith in himself.

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From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

realize beforehand

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It is rarely that high-strung, sensitive men can put into words such a story as that which Floriot was about to confide to his friend.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

someone who makes or repairs guns

From this reading That is why they call upon the gunsmith instead of the divorce court for aid in "cleansing their honor."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

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

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

being in a tense state

From this reading It is rarely that high-strung, sensitive men can put into words such a story as that which Floriot was about to confide to his friend.

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

From this reading But now the need of counsel and comfort was strong upon him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Noel's refusal to agree with him, coming with the recollection of his owns wavering before his pleading wife, shook his faith in himself.

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

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading That is why they call upon the gunsmith instead of the divorce court for aid in "cleansing their honor."

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

From this reading That is why they call upon the gunsmith instead of the divorce court for aid in "cleansing their honor."

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading That is why they call upon the gunsmith instead of the divorce court for aid in "cleansing their honor."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is rarely that high-strung, sensitive men can put into words such a story as that which Floriot was about to confide to his friend.

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

From this reading It is rarely that high-strung, sensitive men can put into words such a story as that which Floriot was about to confide to his friend.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is rarely that high-strung, sensitive men can put into words such a story as that which Floriot was about to confide to his friend.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

the force of workers available

From this reading It is rarely that high-strung, sensitive men can put into words such a story as that which Floriot was about to confide to his friend.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading But now the need of counsel and comfort was strong upon him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

possessive form of “noel” — period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Noel's refusal to agree with him, coming with the recollection of his owns wavering before his pleading wife, shook his faith in himself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But now the need of counsel and comfort was strong upon him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

and nothing more

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

third-person singular of “own” — have ownership or possession of

From this reading Noel's refusal to agree with him, coming with the recollection of his owns wavering before his pleading wife, shook his faith in himself.

(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

From this reading Noel's refusal to agree with him, coming with the recollection of his owns wavering before his pleading wife, shook his faith in himself.

by chance

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It is rarely that high-strung, sensitive men can put into words such a story as that which Floriot was about to confide to his friend.

not often

From this reading It is rarely that high-strung, sensitive men can put into words such a story as that which Floriot was about to confide to his friend.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Noel's refusal to agree with him, coming with the recollection of his owns wavering before his pleading wife, shook his faith in himself.

the act of refusing

From this reading Noel's refusal to agree with him, coming with the recollection of his owns wavering before his pleading wife, shook his faith in himself.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

try to get or reach

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading It is rarely that high-strung, sensitive men can put into words such a story as that which Floriot was about to confide to his friend.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Noel's refusal to agree with him, coming with the recollection of his owns wavering before his pleading wife, shook his faith in himself.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading But now the need of counsel and comfort was strong upon him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It is rarely that high-strung, sensitive men can put into words such a story as that which Floriot was about to confide to his friend.

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

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

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading That is why they call upon the gunsmith instead of the divorce court for aid in "cleansing their honor."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading That is why they call upon the gunsmith instead of the divorce court for aid in "cleansing their honor."

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

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

up to a particular time

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading That is why they call upon the gunsmith instead of the divorce court for aid in "cleansing their honor."

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

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading Noel's refusal to agree with him, coming with the recollection of his owns wavering before his pleading wife, shook his faith in himself.

at the time that

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

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

From this reading It is rarely that high-strung, sensitive men can put into words such a story as that which Floriot was about to confide to his friend.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading That is why they call upon the gunsmith instead of the divorce court for aid in "cleansing their honor."

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Noel's refusal to agree with him, coming with the recollection of his owns wavering before his pleading wife, shook his faith in himself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Noel's refusal to agree with him, coming with the recollection of his owns wavering before his pleading wife, shook his faith in himself.

the words that are spoken

From this reading It is rarely that high-strung, sensitive men can put into words such a story as that which Floriot was about to confide to his friend.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading CONTINUING FOR THE PROSECUTION When Floriot swore that the story of the wreck of his life should never be told until Judgment Day he did not know that the only man to whom he could possibly have poured out his grief was alive, and he could not foresee that one day he would be so near to collapse that he would be forced to seek the relief of confession.