Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading A HYPHEN.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading The reason of this precaution will be readily appreciated by the thoughtful however great may be the disappointment it provides to the adventurous.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

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

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading The reason of this precaution will be readily appreciated by the thoughtful however great may be the disappointment it provides to the adventurous.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

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

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

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

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

make right or correct

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading The reason of this precaution will be readily appreciated by the thoughtful however great may be the disappointment it provides to the adventurous.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

a woman who is engaged to be married

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The reason of this precaution will be readily appreciated by the thoughtful however great may be the disappointment it provides to the adventurous.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

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

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The reason of this precaution will be readily appreciated by the thoughtful however great may be the disappointment it provides to the adventurous.

a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text

From this reading A HYPHEN.

of great significance or value

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

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

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

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

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

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

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The reason of this precaution will be readily appreciated by the thoughtful however great may be the disappointment it provides to the adventurous.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

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 When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

on one occasion

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading The reason of this precaution will be readily appreciated by the thoughtful however great may be the disappointment it provides to the adventurous.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

third-person singular of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The reason of this precaution will be readily appreciated by the thoughtful however great may be the disappointment it provides to the adventurous.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

an intensely radioactive metallic element that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

without much difficulty

From this reading The reason of this precaution will be readily appreciated by the thoughtful however great may be the disappointment it provides to the adventurous.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The reason of this precaution will be readily appreciated by the thoughtful however great may be the disappointment it provides to the adventurous.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

an abundance of material possessions and resources

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

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

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

having intellectual depth

From this reading The reason of this precaution will be readily appreciated by the thoughtful however great may be the disappointment it provides to the adventurous.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

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

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

too much to be measured

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

From this reading Let it be said at once that although Barraclough certainly confided the correct map reference to Isabel, that reference, for the purposes of caution and public safety, underwent several important variations before passing into my hands.

precisely as stated

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

at the time that

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

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

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

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

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.

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

From this reading It would seem a perfectly reasonable supposition that there must be many avaricious persons to whom the possession of untold riches would prove more attractive than a mere interest in the doings of another man.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading When first the question of radium arose in this chronicle it will be remembered that Barraclough, under considerable pressure, yielded the secret of the map reference to his fiancee, and by this very act made a present of it, through the pages of narrative, to whosoever might chance to read.