Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading "He deserves to become a prisoner," said Dave.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

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

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But neither Henry nor the others would make him any promises, for nobody had any intention of letting him go free.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Right ye are, lad," said Barringford.

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From this reading "Right ye are, lad," said Barringford.

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

From this reading "And he ought to be put in solitary confinement and on bread and water."

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "He deserves to become a prisoner," said Dave.

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From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading "And he ought to be put in solitary confinement and on bread and water."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But neither Henry nor the others would make him any promises, for nobody had any intention of letting him go free.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading "And he ought to be put in solitary confinement and on bread and water."

past form of “cow” — subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

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From this reading "He deserves to become a prisoner," said Dave.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving

From this reading "He deserves to become a prisoner," said Dave.

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

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

with no protection or shield

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

promote over another

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But neither Henry nor the others would make him any promises, for nobody had any intention of letting him go free.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading But neither Henry nor the others would make him any promises, for nobody had any intention of letting him go free.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But neither Henry nor the others would make him any promises, for nobody had any intention of letting him go free.

let have

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

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

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

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

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading But neither Henry nor the others would make him any promises, for nobody had any intention of letting him go free.

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

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

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

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

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

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

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

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading But neither Henry nor the others would make him any promises, for nobody had any intention of letting him go free.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

a boy or man

From this reading "Right ye are, lad," said Barringford.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading But neither Henry nor the others would make him any promises, for nobody had any intention of letting him go free.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

engage in

From this reading But neither Henry nor the others would make him any promises, for nobody had any intention of letting him go free.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading But neither Henry nor the others would make him any promises, for nobody had any intention of letting him go free.

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From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

no person; not anyone

From this reading But neither Henry nor the others would make him any promises, for nobody had any intention of letting him go free.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But neither Henry nor the others would make him any promises, for nobody had any intention of letting him go free.

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

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "And he ought to be put in solitary confinement and on bread and water."

on one occasion

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But neither Henry nor the others would make him any promises, for nobody had any intention of letting him go free.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "And he ought to be put in solitary confinement and on bread and water."

by chance

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading "He deserves to become a prisoner," said Dave.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading But neither Henry nor the others would make him any promises, for nobody had any intention of letting him go free.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "And he ought to be put in solitary confinement and on bread and water."

give in, as to influence or pressure

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Right ye are, lad," said Barringford.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "He deserves to become a prisoner," said Dave.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading "And he ought to be put in solitary confinement and on bread and water."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

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

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

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

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

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

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

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

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading "And he ought to be put in solitary confinement and on bread and water."

in the company of; together with

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

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

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to

From this reading LITTLE NELL--CONCLUSION Jean Bevoir was now thoroughly cowed, and once having exposed himself he did all in his power to curry favor with those he had so deeply wronged, in the hope that they would relent in their treatment of him and perhaps grant him his ultimate liberty.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "Right ye are, lad," said Barringford.