Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading The Joint Attack The note from Lord Brentford surprised our hero not a little.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Phineas had not on that account become at all ashamed of his conduct in reference to the duel, but he had conceived that any reconciliation between him and the Earl had been out of the question.

(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 Phineas had not on that account become at all ashamed of his conduct in reference to the duel, but he had conceived that any reconciliation between him and the Earl had been out of the question.

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

From this reading Phineas had not on that account become at all ashamed of his conduct in reference to the duel, but he had conceived that any reconciliation between him and the Earl had been out of the question.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Phineas had not on that account become at all ashamed of his conduct in reference to the duel, but he had conceived that any reconciliation between him and the Earl had been out of the question.

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

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading Phineas had not on that account become at all ashamed of his conduct in reference to the duel, but he had conceived that any reconciliation between him and the Earl had been out of the question.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Now there had come a civilly-worded invitation, asking him to dine with the offended nobleman.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Phineas had not on that account become at all ashamed of his conduct in reference to the duel, but he had conceived that any reconciliation between him and the Earl had been out of the question.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The Joint Attack The note from Lord Brentford surprised our hero not a little.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

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

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Phineas had not on that account become at all ashamed of his conduct in reference to the duel, but he had conceived that any reconciliation between him and the Earl had been out of the question.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Phineas had not on that account become at all ashamed of his conduct in reference to the duel, but he had conceived that any reconciliation between him and the Earl had been out of the question.

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From this reading The Joint Attack The note from Lord Brentford surprised our hero not a little.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Phineas had not on that account become at all ashamed of his conduct in reference to the duel, but he had conceived that any reconciliation between him and the Earl had been out of the question.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The note had been written by Lady Laura, but it had purported to come from Lord Brentford himself.

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From this reading Now there had come a civilly-worded invitation, asking him to dine with the offended nobleman.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Now there had come a civilly-worded invitation, asking him to dine with the offended nobleman.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading Phineas had not on that account become at all ashamed of his conduct in reference to the duel, but he had conceived that any reconciliation between him and the Earl had been out of the question.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

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

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Now there had come a civilly-worded invitation, asking him to dine with the offended nobleman.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Joint Attack The note from Lord Brentford surprised our hero not a little.

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

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

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

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The Joint Attack The note from Lord Brentford surprised our hero not a little.

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

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

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

From this reading The note had been written by Lady Laura, but it had purported to come from Lord Brentford himself.

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

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

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

From this reading Phineas had not on that account become at all ashamed of his conduct in reference to the duel, but he had conceived that any reconciliation between him and the Earl had been out of the question.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Now there had come a civilly-worded invitation, asking him to dine with the offended nobleman.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading The Joint Attack The note from Lord Brentford surprised our hero not a little.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The note had been written by Lady Laura, but it had purported to come from Lord Brentford himself.

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From this reading The note had been written by Lady Laura, but it had purported to come from Lord Brentford himself.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Joint Attack The note from Lord Brentford surprised our hero not a little.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The Joint Attack The note from Lord Brentford surprised our hero not a little.

not any; not one

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

a titled peer of the realm

From this reading Now there had come a civilly-worded invitation, asking him to dine with the offended nobleman.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Joint Attack The note from Lord Brentford surprised our hero not a little.

a brief written record

From this reading The Joint Attack The note from Lord Brentford surprised our hero not a little.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now there had come a civilly-worded invitation, asking him to dine with the offended nobleman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Phineas had not on that account become at all ashamed of his conduct in reference to the duel, but he had conceived that any reconciliation between him and the Earl had been out of the question.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading Now there had come a civilly-worded invitation, asking him to dine with the offended nobleman.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The Joint Attack The note from Lord Brentford surprised our hero not a little.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Phineas had not on that account become at all ashamed of his conduct in reference to the duel, but he had conceived that any reconciliation between him and the Earl had been out of the question.

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From this reading Phineas had not on that account become at all ashamed of his conduct in reference to the duel, but he had conceived that any reconciliation between him and the Earl had been out of the question.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

past form of “purport” — have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

From this reading The note had been written by Lady Laura, but it had purported to come from Lord Brentford himself.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Phineas had not on that account become at all ashamed of his conduct in reference to the duel, but he had conceived that any reconciliation between him and the Earl had been out of the question.

the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading Phineas had not on that account become at all ashamed of his conduct in reference to the duel, but he had conceived that any reconciliation between him and the Earl had been out of the question.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Phineas had not on that account become at all ashamed of his conduct in reference to the duel, but he had conceived that any reconciliation between him and the Earl had been out of the question.

in a vicious manner

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading The Joint Attack The note from Lord Brentford surprised our hero not a little.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

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

From this reading The Joint Attack The note from Lord Brentford surprised our hero not a little.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Now there had come a civilly-worded invitation, asking him to dine with the offended nobleman.

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

From this reading Phineas had not on that account become at all ashamed of his conduct in reference to the duel, but he had conceived that any reconciliation between him and the Earl had been out of the question.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

at the time that

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

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

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had had no communication with the Earl since the day on which he had been so savagely scolded about the duel, when the Earl had plainly told him that his conduct had been as bad as it could be.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The note had been written by Lady Laura, but it had purported to come from Lord Brentford himself.