Chapter XXXVII

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

later than; following

From this reading I meant to go myself, but after what Darcy has told me, it's impossible."

(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 THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "Which means," said his friend, "that you are going to ask me to do you another favour."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Which means," said his friend, "that you are going to ask me to do you another favour."

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Which means," said his friend, "that you are going to ask me to do you another favour."

next to; at the side of

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I meant to go myself, but after what Darcy has told me, it's impossible."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

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

From this reading I meant to go myself, but after what Darcy has told me, it's impossible."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Which means," said his friend, "that you are going to ask me to do you another favour."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading "Which means," said his friend, "that you are going to ask me to do you another favour."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Which means," said his friend, "that you are going to ask me to do you another favour."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Yes, it's quite true; I want you to go to--_her_--you understand, for me.

the act of departing

From this reading "Which means," said his friend, "that you are going to ask me to do you another favour."

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

From this reading I meant to go myself, but after what Darcy has told me, it's impossible."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Yes, it's quite true; I want you to go to--_her_--you understand, for me.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

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

From this reading "Which means," said his friend, "that you are going to ask me to do you another favour."

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

From this reading "How well you understand human nature," replied the Secretary, smiling sadly.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading "How well you understand human nature," replied the Secretary, smiling sadly.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading I meant to go myself, but after what Darcy has told me, it's impossible."

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

From this reading "Yes, it's quite true; I want you to go to--_her_--you understand, for me.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

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

From this reading "Which means," said his friend, "that you are going to ask me to do you another favour."

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "Which means," said his friend, "that you are going to ask me to do you another favour."

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

From this reading I meant to go myself, but after what Darcy has told me, it's impossible."

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I meant to go myself, but after what Darcy has told me, it's impossible."

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading "How well you understand human nature," replied the Secretary, smiling sadly.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "Yes, it's quite true; I want you to go to--_her_--you understand, for me.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "How well you understand human nature," replied the Secretary, smiling sadly.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading "How well you understand human nature," replied the Secretary, smiling sadly.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading "How well you understand human nature," replied the Secretary, smiling sadly.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "How well you understand human nature," replied the Secretary, smiling sadly.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Which means," said his friend, "that you are going to ask me to do you another favour."

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I meant to go myself, but after what Darcy has told me, it's impossible."

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "Yes, it's quite true; I want you to go to--_her_--you understand, for me.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "How well you understand human nature," replied the Secretary, smiling sadly.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Yes, it's quite true; I want you to go to--_her_--you understand, for me.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "How well you understand human nature," replied the Secretary, smiling sadly.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I meant to go myself, but after what Darcy has told me, it's impossible."

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

From this reading "Which means," said his friend, "that you are going to ask me to do you another favour."

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, it's quite true; I want you to go to--_her_--you understand, for me.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.

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

From this reading THE PRICE OF KNOWLEDGE "I can never thank you sufficiently for all you've done, old man," said Stanley to Kent-Lauriston, as the latter stood beside him, a few moments later.