Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "The Bar is always a stepping-stone.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

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

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

openly declared as such

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading I confess I don't look to practice very much; my real bent is for politics.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the law interests me, and it is always a stepping-stone."

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading I confess I don't look to practice very much; my real bent is for politics.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "A man ought to do something in the world," he said to his irate uncle.

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From this reading I confess I don't look to practice very much; my real bent is for politics.

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From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

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

From this reading "A man ought to do something in the world," he said to his irate uncle.

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

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I confess I don't look to practice very much; my real bent is for politics.

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

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

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

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But the law interests me, and it is always a stepping-stone."

feeling or showing extreme anger

From this reading "A man ought to do something in the world," he said to his irate uncle.

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

From this reading "The Bar is always a stepping-stone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading But the law interests me, and it is always a stepping-stone."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I confess I don't look to practice very much; my real bent is for politics.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

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

From this reading "A man ought to do something in the world," he said to his irate uncle.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But the law interests me, and it is always a stepping-stone."

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I confess I don't look to practice very much; my real bent is for politics.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I confess I don't look to practice very much; my real bent is for politics.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

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

From this reading "A man ought to do something in the world," he said to his irate uncle.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading I confess I don't look to practice very much; my real bent is for politics.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "A man ought to do something in the world," he said to his irate uncle.

Identical; not different.

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

term of address for a man

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "A man ought to do something in the world," he said to his irate uncle.

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From this reading "The Bar is always a stepping-stone.

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

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

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

From this reading "A man ought to do something in the world," he said to his irate uncle.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "A man ought to do something in the world," he said to his irate uncle.

precisely as stated

From this reading I confess I don't look to practice very much; my real bent is for politics.

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

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

at the time that

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "A man ought to do something in the world," he said to his irate uncle.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading A CHANCE MEETING It was worse for the General when Sir Robin Drummond left Oxford and settled in London, with an avowed intention of reading for the Bar, and at the same time making politics his real career.