Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

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

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

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

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading During the week he had several private interviews with Sir Geoffrey, but what passed between them was known only to themselves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

the act of departing

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the week he had several private interviews with Sir Geoffrey, but what passed between them was known only to themselves.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

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From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

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

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

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

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

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

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

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

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

ten 10s

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

the verbal act of urging on

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

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

From this reading During the week he had several private interviews with Sir Geoffrey, but what passed between them was known only to themselves.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading During the week he had several private interviews with Sir Geoffrey, but what passed between them was known only to themselves.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

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

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

kept in good condition

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

not any; not one

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

and nothing more

From this reading During the week he had several private interviews with Sir Geoffrey, but what passed between them was known only to themselves.

above and across; more than

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading During the week he had several private interviews with Sir Geoffrey, but what passed between them was known only to themselves.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

past form of “preclude” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading During the week he had several private interviews with Sir Geoffrey, but what passed between them was known only to themselves.

-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

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

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading RIVALS.

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

From this reading During the week he had several private interviews with Sir Geoffrey, but what passed between them was known only to themselves.

term of address for a man

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

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

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading During the week he had several private interviews with Sir Geoffrey, but what passed between them was known only to themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading During the week he had several private interviews with Sir Geoffrey, but what passed between them was known only to themselves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

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

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

consisting of or derived from tradition

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

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From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

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

From this reading Ralph was disconcerted and not a little puzzled, but neither Melville nor Sir Geoffrey vouchsafed any explanation, and there was a traditional discipline maintained by the uncle over his nephews that precluded Ralph from asking any questions.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading During the week he had several private interviews with Sir Geoffrey, but what passed between them was known only to themselves.

at the time that

From this reading Moreover, the one night's stay at the Manor House was extended into a week, and when at length he took his departure to London it was of his own free motion and not at the instigation of any of his relatives.

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

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the week he had several private interviews with Sir Geoffrey, but what passed between them was known only to themselves.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading So Melville made himself entirely at home, and no reference was made to the hundred pounds, for procuring which he had been within an ace of being prosecuted.