Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

(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 William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

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From this reading BROTHERS William Holton spoke the truth to Amzi when he said that he had had no warning of his brother's return.

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

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

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

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading BROTHERS William Holton spoke the truth to Amzi when he said that he had had no warning of his brother's return.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading BROTHERS William Holton spoke the truth to Amzi when he said that he had had no warning of his brother's return.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

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

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Jack's return meant a recrudescence of wounds which time had seemingly healed, with resulting discomforts that might have far-reaching consequences.

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From this reading Jack's return meant a recrudescence of wounds which time had seemingly healed, with resulting discomforts that might have far-reaching consequences.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

divisible by two

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

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From this reading Jack's return meant a recrudescence of wounds which time had seemingly healed, with resulting discomforts that might have far-reaching consequences.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

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

From this reading BROTHERS William Holton spoke the truth to Amzi when he said that he had had no warning of his brother's return.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

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

From this reading BROTHERS William Holton spoke the truth to Amzi when he said that he had had no warning of his brother's return.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Jack's return meant a recrudescence of wounds which time had seemingly healed, with resulting discomforts that might have far-reaching consequences.

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

From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

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

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

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

From this reading BROTHERS William Holton spoke the truth to Amzi when he said that he had had no warning of his brother's return.

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From this reading BROTHERS William Holton spoke the truth to Amzi when he said that he had had no warning of his brother's return.

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

From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

a small worthless amount

From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

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From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

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From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Jack's return meant a recrudescence of wounds which time had seemingly healed, with resulting discomforts that might have far-reaching consequences.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Jack's return meant a recrudescence of wounds which time had seemingly healed, with resulting discomforts that might have far-reaching consequences.

a particular point in time

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

not any; not one

From this reading BROTHERS William Holton spoke the truth to Amzi when he said that he had had no warning of his brother's return.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BROTHERS William Holton spoke the truth to Amzi when he said that he had had no warning of his brother's return.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

restoring confidence and relieving anxiety

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

a return of something after a period of abatement

From this reading Jack's return meant a recrudescence of wounds which time had seemingly healed, with resulting discomforts that might have far-reaching consequences.

-ing form of “reintroduce” — introduce anew

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading Jack's return meant a recrudescence of wounds which time had seemingly healed, with resulting discomforts that might have far-reaching consequences.

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

From this reading BROTHERS William Holton spoke the truth to Amzi when he said that he had had no warning of his brother's return.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading BROTHERS William Holton spoke the truth to Amzi when he said that he had had no warning of his brother's return.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

confidently optimistic and cheerful

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

from appearances alone

From this reading Jack's return meant a recrudescence of wounds which time had seemingly healed, with resulting discomforts that might have far-reaching consequences.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

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

From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading BROTHERS William Holton spoke the truth to Amzi when he said that he had had no warning of his brother's return.

the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BROTHERS William Holton spoke the truth to Amzi when he said that he had had no warning of his brother's return.

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

From this reading BROTHERS William Holton spoke the truth to Amzi when he said that he had had no warning of his brother's return.

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

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

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

From this reading William had been glad enough to forget Jack's existence, particularly as the reports that had reached him--even those brought back by the sanguine Samuel--had been far from reassuring as to Jack's status in Seattle.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Jack's return meant a recrudescence of wounds which time had seemingly healed, with resulting discomforts that might have far-reaching consequences.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

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

From this reading BROTHERS William Holton spoke the truth to Amzi when he said that he had had no warning of his brother's return.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading BROTHERS William Holton spoke the truth to Amzi when he said that he had had no warning of his brother's return.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

lacking in sympathy and kindness

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

a message informing of danger

From this reading BROTHERS William Holton spoke the truth to Amzi when he said that he had had no warning of his brother's return.

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

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading He had not set eyes on Jack since his flight with Lois Kirkwood, though Samuel had visited the Western coast several times on business errands and had kept in touch with him.

at the time that

From this reading BROTHERS William Holton spoke the truth to Amzi when he said that he had had no warning of his brother's return.

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

From this reading Jack's return meant a recrudescence of wounds which time had seemingly healed, with resulting discomforts that might have far-reaching consequences.

which person or people

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

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From this reading BROTHERS William Holton spoke the truth to Amzi when he said that he had had no warning of his brother's return.

in the company of; together with

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Jack's return meant a recrudescence of wounds which time had seemingly healed, with resulting discomforts that might have far-reaching consequences.

a late time of life

From this reading William, with all his apparent prosperity, was not without his troubles, and he took it unkindly that this brother, who for sixteen years had kept out of the way, should have chosen so unfortunate a moment for reintroducing himself to his native town.