Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

(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 A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The remaining interviews had been between him and Godwyn alone.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

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

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

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

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The remaining interviews had been between him and Godwyn alone.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading In the lonely hut on the marsh, beneath starlight or moonlight, the two had held much converse, and had grown to love each other.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The remaining interviews had been between him and Godwyn alone.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

unvarying in nature

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

carry on a conversation

From this reading In the lonely hut on the marsh, beneath starlight or moonlight, the two had held much converse, and had grown to love each other.

a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

the perception that something has occurred or some state exists

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

being one more than seven

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

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

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

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From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading In the lonely hut on the marsh, beneath starlight or moonlight, the two had held much converse, and had grown to love each other.

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

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

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

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In the lonely hut on the marsh, beneath starlight or moonlight, the two had held much converse, and had grown to love each other.

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

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

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

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

temporary military shelter

From this reading In the lonely hut on the marsh, beneath starlight or moonlight, the two had held much converse, and had grown to love each other.

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

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists

From this reading The remaining interviews had been between him and Godwyn alone.

close or warm friendship

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

owning no land

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading In the lonely hut on the marsh, beneath starlight or moonlight, the two had held much converse, and had grown to love each other.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading In the lonely hut on the marsh, beneath starlight or moonlight, the two had held much converse, and had grown to love each other.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading In the lonely hut on the marsh, beneath starlight or moonlight, the two had held much converse, and had grown to love each other.

a skilled worker who mends or repairs things

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

the light of the Moon

From this reading In the lonely hut on the marsh, beneath starlight or moonlight, the two had held much converse, and had grown to love each other.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In the lonely hut on the marsh, beneath starlight or moonlight, the two had held much converse, and had grown to love each other.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

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

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

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

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

something you have to do

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

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

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

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

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the lonely hut on the marsh, beneath starlight or moonlight, the two had held much converse, and had grown to love each other.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the lonely hut on the marsh, beneath starlight or moonlight, the two had held much converse, and had grown to love each other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In the lonely hut on the marsh, beneath starlight or moonlight, the two had held much converse, and had grown to love each other.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

not used up

From this reading The remaining interviews had been between him and Godwyn alone.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

cut with a saw

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

the light of the stars

From this reading In the lonely hut on the marsh, beneath starlight or moonlight, the two had held much converse, and had grown to love each other.

in a stealthy manner

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

free from ambiguity

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

a person suffering from an illness

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

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

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

three times

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

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

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

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

From this reading In the lonely hut on the marsh, beneath starlight or moonlight, the two had held much converse, and had grown to love each other.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In the lonely hut on the marsh, beneath starlight or moonlight, the two had held much converse, and had grown to love each other.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

precisely as stated

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

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

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

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

From this reading A DARK DEED Three weeks passed, weeks in which Landless saw the mender of nets some eight times in all, making each visit at night, stealthily and under constant danger of detection.

which person or people

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thrice he had assisted at conferences of the Oliverians from the neighboring plantations, who now, by virtue of his descent, his intimacy with Godwyn, and his very apparent powers, accepted him as a leader.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Upon the first of these occasions he had set his case before them in a few plain, straightforward words, and they believed him as Godwyn had done, and he became in their eyes, not a convict, but, as he in truth was, an Oliverian like themselves, and a sufferer for the same cause.