Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading When the next morning broke upon him, the early bell of St. Mary's Chapel informed him of the Sabbath,--a day seldom distinguished in his calendar from the rest of the week.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

(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 Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

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

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

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

From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

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

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

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

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading When the next morning broke upon him, the early bell of St. Mary's Chapel informed him of the Sabbath,--a day seldom distinguished in his calendar from the rest of the week.

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From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

lacking funds

From this reading When the next morning broke upon him, the early bell of St. Mary's Chapel informed him of the Sabbath,--a day seldom distinguished in his calendar from the rest of the week.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year

From this reading When the next morning broke upon him, the early bell of St. Mary's Chapel informed him of the Sabbath,--a day seldom distinguished in his calendar from the rest of the week.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading When the next morning broke upon him, the early bell of St. Mary's Chapel informed him of the Sabbath,--a day seldom distinguished in his calendar from the rest of the week.

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

From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

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From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

a female human offspring

From this reading THE KNIGHT AND SHEPHERD'S DAUGHTER.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading When the next morning broke upon him, the early bell of St. Mary's Chapel informed him of the Sabbath,--a day seldom distinguished in his calendar from the rest of the week.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading When the next morning broke upon him, the early bell of St. Mary's Chapel informed him of the Sabbath,--a day seldom distinguished in his calendar from the rest of the week.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

divisible by two

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

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From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

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

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

obtain

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

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

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

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

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

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

From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

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

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading When the next morning broke upon him, the early bell of St. Mary's Chapel informed him of the Sabbath,--a day seldom distinguished in his calendar from the rest of the week.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

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

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

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

From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading THE KNIGHT AND SHEPHERD'S DAUGHTER.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading When the next morning broke upon him, the early bell of St. Mary's Chapel informed him of the Sabbath,--a day seldom distinguished in his calendar from the rest of the week.

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

From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When the next morning broke upon him, the early bell of St. Mary's Chapel informed him of the Sabbath,--a day seldom distinguished in his calendar from the rest of the week.

absolutely essential

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When the next morning broke upon him, the early bell of St. Mary's Chapel informed him of the Sabbath,--a day seldom distinguished in his calendar from the rest of the week.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

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

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

through chance

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

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

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading When the next morning broke upon him, the early bell of St. Mary's Chapel informed him of the Sabbath,--a day seldom distinguished in his calendar from the rest of the week.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading When the next morning broke upon him, the early bell of St. Mary's Chapel informed him of the Sabbath,--a day seldom distinguished in his calendar from the rest of the week.

not often

From this reading When the next morning broke upon him, the early bell of St. Mary's Chapel informed him of the Sabbath,--a day seldom distinguished in his calendar from the rest of the week.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

possessive form of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading THE KNIGHT AND SHEPHERD'S DAUGHTER.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

possessive form of “skipper” — a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

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

From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

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

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

coming after or following

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

a person loved by another person

From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

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

From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

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

From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

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

From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

disregarded

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When the next morning broke upon him, the early bell of St. Mary's Chapel informed him of the Sabbath,--a day seldom distinguished in his calendar from the rest of the week.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.

The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

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

From this reading It was, however, not unheeded now, as it suggested the thought that an opportunity might be afforded him to gain a sight of Blanche Warden--and even, perchance an interview--at the service of the Chapel.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading When the next morning broke upon him, the early bell of St. Mary's Chapel informed him of the Sabbath,--a day seldom distinguished in his calendar from the rest of the week.

at the time that

From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

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

From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

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

From this reading Some do call me Jack, sweetheart, And some do call me Jille: But when I come to the king's faire courte, They call me Wilfulle Wille.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Skipper's necessary affairs in the port engaged him all the day succeeding that of his interview with father Pierre, and therefore prevented him from making his intended visit to the Cripple of St. Jerome's.