Chapter XIX

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

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

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

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE BILL OF SALE IS COMPLETED THE golden moment passed and did not return.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

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

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading IN WHICH THE BILL OF SALE IS COMPLETED THE golden moment passed and did not return.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

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From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with

From this reading A full whisky-bottle had replaced the empty one in the office cupboard; but the foreman busied himself in the workshop and never turned his head in that direction the whole day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A full whisky-bottle had replaced the empty one in the office cupboard; but the foreman busied himself in the workshop and never turned his head in that direction the whole day.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

past form of “chasten” — censure severely

From this reading That crafty individual, however, was in chastened mood and more than ordinarily patient and thoughtful.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading IN WHICH THE BILL OF SALE IS COMPLETED THE golden moment passed and did not return.

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

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

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

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading That crafty individual, however, was in chastened mood and more than ordinarily patient and thoughtful.

an intense desire for some particular thing

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading A full whisky-bottle had replaced the empty one in the office cupboard; but the foreman busied himself in the workshop and never turned his head in that direction the whole day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A full whisky-bottle had replaced the empty one in the office cupboard; but the foreman busied himself in the workshop and never turned his head in that direction the whole day.

lower than previously

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE BILL OF SALE IS COMPLETED THE golden moment passed and did not return.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading A full whisky-bottle had replaced the empty one in the office cupboard; but the foreman busied himself in the workshop and never turned his head in that direction the whole day.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading A full whisky-bottle had replaced the empty one in the office cupboard; but the foreman busied himself in the workshop and never turned his head in that direction the whole day.

an opposing military force

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading A full whisky-bottle had replaced the empty one in the office cupboard; but the foreman busied himself in the workshop and never turned his head in that direction the whole day.

inflected form of “forswear” — formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

set up or found

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading A full whisky-bottle had replaced the empty one in the office cupboard; but the foreman busied himself in the workshop and never turned his head in that direction the whole day.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading IN WHICH THE BILL OF SALE IS COMPLETED THE golden moment passed and did not return.

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

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

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

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

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

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A full whisky-bottle had replaced the empty one in the office cupboard; but the foreman busied himself in the workshop and never turned his head in that direction the whole day.

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

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

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

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

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

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

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading That crafty individual, however, was in chastened mood and more than ordinarily patient and thoughtful.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE BILL OF SALE IS COMPLETED THE golden moment passed and did not return.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading That crafty individual, however, was in chastened mood and more than ordinarily patient and thoughtful.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

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From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE BILL OF SALE IS COMPLETED THE golden moment passed and did not return.

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

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

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 Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

a particular point in time

From this reading IN WHICH THE BILL OF SALE IS COMPLETED THE golden moment passed and did not return.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading That crafty individual, however, was in chastened mood and more than ordinarily patient and thoughtful.

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

From this reading That crafty individual, however, was in chastened mood and more than ordinarily patient and thoughtful.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A full whisky-bottle had replaced the empty one in the office cupboard; but the foreman busied himself in the workshop and never turned his head in that direction the whole day.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN WHICH THE BILL OF SALE IS COMPLETED THE golden moment passed and did not return.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH THE BILL OF SALE IS COMPLETED THE golden moment passed and did not return.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading A full whisky-bottle had replaced the empty one in the office cupboard; but the foreman busied himself in the workshop and never turned his head in that direction the whole day.

on one occasion

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A full whisky-bottle had replaced the empty one in the office cupboard; but the foreman busied himself in the workshop and never turned his head in that direction the whole day.

under normal conditions

From this reading That crafty individual, however, was in chastened mood and more than ordinarily patient and thoughtful.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading IN WHICH THE BILL OF SALE IS COMPLETED THE golden moment passed and did not return.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading That crafty individual, however, was in chastened mood and more than ordinarily patient and thoughtful.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

someone who asks a question

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading A full whisky-bottle had replaced the empty one in the office cupboard; but the foreman busied himself in the workshop and never turned his head in that direction the whole day.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading IN WHICH THE BILL OF SALE IS COMPLETED THE golden moment passed and did not return.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading IN WHICH THE BILL OF SALE IS COMPLETED THE golden moment passed and did not return.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That crafty individual, however, was in chastened mood and more than ordinarily patient and thoughtful.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE BILL OF SALE IS COMPLETED THE golden moment passed and did not return.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

having intellectual depth

From this reading That crafty individual, however, was in chastened mood and more than ordinarily patient and thoughtful.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

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

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading A full whisky-bottle had replaced the empty one in the office cupboard; but the foreman busied himself in the workshop and never turned his head in that direction the whole day.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

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

From this reading That crafty individual, however, was in chastened mood and more than ordinarily patient and thoughtful.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

at the time that

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE BILL OF SALE IS COMPLETED THE golden moment passed and did not return.

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From this reading A full whisky-bottle had replaced the empty one in the office cupboard; but the foreman busied himself in the workshop and never turned his head in that direction the whole day.

which person or people

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading A full whisky-bottle had replaced the empty one in the office cupboard; but the foreman busied himself in the workshop and never turned his head in that direction the whole day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The next morning found Baldwin ill and depressed, with a great craving for the bottle his weak mind had forsworn the night before, and a foreboding that he had made a fool of himself and an enemy of Inman.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Once, when a question was asked him relating to some work that could not be completed for some considerable time, he appeared to hesitate and referred the questioner to Mr. Briggs, with the quiet explanation that he might have left before then; a remark that infuriated the master, who called upon the devil to witness that he did not know what Inman was talking about.

small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done

From this reading A full whisky-bottle had replaced the empty one in the office cupboard; but the foreman busied himself in the workshop and never turned his head in that direction the whole day.