Chapter XI

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

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

in addition

From this reading Ben loved Ann, as a father loves his daughter, so much Baird had discovered during the night, and, also, that Ben was faithful to both the Pennimans and the Westmores.

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

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

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From this reading Ben loved Ann, as a father loves his daughter, so much Baird had discovered during the night, and, also, that Ben was faithful to both the Pennimans and the Westmores.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading In his weariness and anxiety, Baird refused to think of it.

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

From this reading Ben loved Ann, as a father loves his daughter, so much Baird had discovered during the night, and, also, that Ben was faithful to both the Pennimans and the Westmores.

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From this reading Baird had listened to Ben's explanation.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Baird had listened to Ben's explanation.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Ben loved Ann, as a father loves his daughter, so much Baird had discovered during the night, and, also, that Ben was faithful to both the Pennimans and the Westmores.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

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

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

a female human offspring

From this reading Ben loved Ann, as a father loves his daughter, so much Baird had discovered during the night, and, also, that Ben was faithful to both the Pennimans and the Westmores.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

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

From this reading What did it matter--if only Ann pulled through unshattered?

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Ben loved Ann, as a father loves his daughter, so much Baird had discovered during the night, and, also, that Ben was faithful to both the Pennimans and the Westmores.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Ben loved Ann, as a father loves his daughter, so much Baird had discovered during the night, and, also, that Ben was faithful to both the Pennimans and the Westmores.

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

From this reading Baird had listened to Ben's explanation.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Ben loved Ann, as a father loves his daughter, so much Baird had discovered during the night, and, also, that Ben was faithful to both the Pennimans and the Westmores.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Ben loved Ann, as a father loves his daughter, so much Baird had discovered during the night, and, also, that Ben was faithful to both the Pennimans and the Westmores.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

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

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

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

From this reading Baird had listened to Ben's explanation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

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

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

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

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

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

From this reading Ben loved Ann, as a father loves his daughter, so much Baird had discovered during the night, and, also, that Ben was faithful to both the Pennimans and the Westmores.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading What did it matter--if only Ann pulled through unshattered?

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

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Baird had listened to Ben's explanation.

held dear

From this reading Ben loved Ann, as a father loves his daughter, so much Baird had discovered during the night, and, also, that Ben was faithful to both the Pennimans and the Westmores.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Ben loved Ann, as a father loves his daughter, so much Baird had discovered during the night, and, also, that Ben was faithful to both the Pennimans and the Westmores.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading What did it matter--if only Ann pulled through unshattered?

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

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

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

From this reading Ben loved Ann, as a father loves his daughter, so much Baird had discovered during the night, and, also, that Ben was faithful to both the Pennimans and the Westmores.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In his weariness and anxiety, Baird refused to think of it.

and nothing more

From this reading What did it matter--if only Ann pulled through unshattered?

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

From this reading Ben loved Ann, as a father loves his daughter, so much Baird had discovered during the night, and, also, that Ben was faithful to both the Pennimans and the Westmores.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading What did it matter--if only Ann pulled through unshattered?

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading In his weariness and anxiety, Baird refused to think of it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

believed likely

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

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

From this reading Ben loved Ann, as a father loves his daughter, so much Baird had discovered during the night, and, also, that Ben was faithful to both the Pennimans and the Westmores.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading In his weariness and anxiety, Baird refused to think of it.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading What did it matter--if only Ann pulled through unshattered?

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

From this reading Baird had listened to Ben's explanation.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.

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

From this reading What did it matter--if only Ann pulled through unshattered?

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

From this reading Ben loved Ann, as a father loves his daughter, so much Baird had discovered during the night, and, also, that Ben was faithful to both the Pennimans and the Westmores.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading In his weariness and anxiety, Baird refused to think of it.

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

From this reading Ben loved Ann, as a father loves his daughter, so much Baird had discovered during the night, and, also, that Ben was faithful to both the Pennimans and the Westmores.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What did it matter--if only Ann pulled through unshattered?

in the company of; together with

From this reading It fitted in with much that he knew and with much that he had suspected, and he guessed that Ben could have told him a great deal more had he chosen to do so.