Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

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

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

regarded with admiration

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

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

From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

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

From this reading Oliver Hobart was the new editor of Lord Pinkerton's chief daily paper, and had been exempted from military service as newspaper staff.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading 'A really beautiful face,' said Lady Pinkerton, and so he had.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Oliver Hobart was the new editor of Lord Pinkerton's chief daily paper, and had been exempted from military service as newspaper staff.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

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

From this reading Jane had seen it, from time to time during the last year, when she had called to see her father in the office of the _Daily Haste_.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

of or relating to or supporting Catholicism

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Oliver Hobart was the new editor of Lord Pinkerton's chief daily paper, and had been exempted from military service as newspaper staff.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

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From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Oliver Hobart was the new editor of Lord Pinkerton's chief daily paper, and had been exempted from military service as newspaper staff.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

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

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Jane had seen it, from time to time during the last year, when she had called to see her father in the office of the _Daily Haste_.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Oliver Hobart was the new editor of Lord Pinkerton's chief daily paper, and had been exempted from military service as newspaper staff.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

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From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

past form of “exempt” — grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

From this reading Oliver Hobart was the new editor of Lord Pinkerton's chief daily paper, and had been exempted from military service as newspaper staff.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading 'A really beautiful face,' said Lady Pinkerton, and so he had.

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

From this reading Jane had seen it, from time to time during the last year, when she had called to see her father in the office of the _Daily Haste_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

set up or found

From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

many times at short intervals

From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Oliver Hobart was the new editor of Lord Pinkerton's chief daily paper, and had been exempted from military service as newspaper staff.

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

From this reading Oliver Hobart was the new editor of Lord Pinkerton's chief daily paper, and had been exempted from military service as newspaper staff.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Jane had seen it, from time to time during the last year, when she had called to see her father in the office of the _Daily Haste_.

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

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

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

From this reading Jane had seen it, from time to time during the last year, when she had called to see her father in the office of the _Daily Haste_.

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

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

a port and state capital of Tasmania

From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

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

From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jane had seen it, from time to time during the last year, when she had called to see her father in the office of the _Daily Haste_.

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From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading 'A really beautiful face,' said Lady Pinkerton, and so he had.

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From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

immediately past

From this reading Jane had seen it, from time to time during the last year, when she had called to see her father in the office of the _Daily Haste_.

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

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Oliver Hobart was the new editor of Lord Pinkerton's chief daily paper, and had been exempted from military service as newspaper staff.

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From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Oliver Hobart was the new editor of Lord Pinkerton's chief daily paper, and had been exempted from military service as newspaper staff.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Oliver Hobart was the new editor of Lord Pinkerton's chief daily paper, and had been exempted from military service as newspaper staff.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Oliver Hobart was the new editor of Lord Pinkerton's chief daily paper, and had been exempted from military service as newspaper staff.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Jane had seen it, from time to time during the last year, when she had called to see her father in the office of the _Daily Haste_.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Oliver Hobart was the new editor of Lord Pinkerton's chief daily paper, and had been exempted from military service as newspaper staff.

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From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

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From this reading Oliver Hobart was the new editor of Lord Pinkerton's chief daily paper, and had been exempted from military service as newspaper staff.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading 'A really beautiful face,' said Lady Pinkerton, and so he had.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'A really beautiful face,' said Lady Pinkerton, and so he had.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Jane had seen it, from time to time during the last year, when she had called to see her father in the office of the _Daily Haste_.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Jane had seen it, from time to time during the last year, when she had called to see her father in the office of the _Daily Haste_.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Oliver Hobart was the new editor of Lord Pinkerton's chief daily paper, and had been exempted from military service as newspaper staff.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading 'A really beautiful face,' said Lady Pinkerton, and so he had.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Oliver Hobart was the new editor of Lord Pinkerton's chief daily paper, and had been exempted from military service as newspaper staff.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

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

From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

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

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Jane had seen it, from time to time during the last year, when she had called to see her father in the office of the _Daily Haste_.

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

From this reading Jane had seen it, from time to time during the last year, when she had called to see her father in the office of the _Daily Haste_.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

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

From this reading Oliver Hobart was the new editor of Lord Pinkerton's chief daily paper, and had been exempted from military service as newspaper staff.

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From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

at the time that

From this reading JANE AND CLARE In the autumn of 1918, Jane, when she went home for week-ends, frequently found one Oliver Hobart there.

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

From this reading He was a Canadian; he had been educated at McGill University, admired Lord Pinkerton, his press, and the British Empire, and despised (in this order) the Quebec French, the Roman Catholic Church, newspapers which did not succeed, Little Englanders, and Lord Lansdowne.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Jane had seen it, from time to time during the last year, when she had called to see her father in the office of the _Daily Haste_.