Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading He was at once admitted, for he was well known to most of them.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

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

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

from appearances alone

From this reading When he spoke to her, she lifted her head a little, but not her eyes to his face, confessing apparently that she had nothing to say for herself; and he saw her plainly at the point of taking refuge in the Dee.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She neither looked up nor spoke; but what he could see of her face appeared only ashamed, neither sullen nor vengeful.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading She neither looked up nor spoke; but what he could see of her face appeared only ashamed, neither sullen nor vengeful.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She neither looked up nor spoke; but what he could see of her face appeared only ashamed, neither sullen nor vengeful.

-ing form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading When he spoke to her, she lifted her head a little, but not her eyes to his face, confessing apparently that she had nothing to say for herself; and he saw her plainly at the point of taking refuge in the Dee.

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

From this reading She neither looked up nor spoke; but what he could see of her face appeared only ashamed, neither sullen nor vengeful.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

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From this reading When he spoke to her, she lifted her head a little, but not her eyes to his face, confessing apparently that she had nothing to say for herself; and he saw her plainly at the point of taking refuge in the Dee.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

breaking up and scattering by dispersion

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

opinion or judgment

From this reading When he spoke to her, she lifted her head a little, but not her eyes to his face, confessing apparently that she had nothing to say for herself; and he saw her plainly at the point of taking refuge in the Dee.

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

From this reading She neither looked up nor spoke; but what he could see of her face appeared only ashamed, neither sullen nor vengeful.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

set up or found

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

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

From this reading When he spoke to her, she lifted her head a little, but not her eyes to his face, confessing apparently that she had nothing to say for herself; and he saw her plainly at the point of taking refuge in the Dee.

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

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading When he spoke to her, she lifted her head a little, but not her eyes to his face, confessing apparently that she had nothing to say for herself; and he saw her plainly at the point of taking refuge in the Dee.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

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

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading When he spoke to her, she lifted her head a little, but not her eyes to his face, confessing apparently that she had nothing to say for herself; and he saw her plainly at the point of taking refuge in the Dee.

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

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

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

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

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

From this reading When he spoke to her, she lifted her head a little, but not her eyes to his face, confessing apparently that she had nothing to say for herself; and he saw her plainly at the point of taking refuge in the Dee.

possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He was at once admitted, for he was well known to most of them.

held up in the air

From this reading When he spoke to her, she lifted her head a little, but not her eyes to his face, confessing apparently that she had nothing to say for herself; and he saw her plainly at the point of taking refuge in the Dee.

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

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She neither looked up nor spoke; but what he could see of her face appeared only ashamed, neither sullen nor vengeful.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

in a miserable manner

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He was at once admitted, for he was well known to most of them.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading She neither looked up nor spoke; but what he could see of her face appeared only ashamed, neither sullen nor vengeful.

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

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

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

From this reading She neither looked up nor spoke; but what he could see of her face appeared only ashamed, neither sullen nor vengeful.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When he spoke to her, she lifted her head a little, but not her eyes to his face, confessing apparently that she had nothing to say for herself; and he saw her plainly at the point of taking refuge in the Dee.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

on one occasion

From this reading He was at once admitted, for he was well known to most of them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

and nothing more

From this reading She neither looked up nor spoke; but what he could see of her face appeared only ashamed, neither sullen nor vengeful.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

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

From this reading When he spoke to her, she lifted her head a little, but not her eyes to his face, confessing apparently that she had nothing to say for herself; and he saw her plainly at the point of taking refuge in the Dee.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading When he spoke to her, she lifted her head a little, but not her eyes to his face, confessing apparently that she had nothing to say for herself; and he saw her plainly at the point of taking refuge in the Dee.

plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

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From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

a safe place

From this reading When he spoke to her, she lifted her head a little, but not her eyes to his face, confessing apparently that she had nothing to say for herself; and he saw her plainly at the point of taking refuge in the Dee.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

United States basketball guard (born in 1938)

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

cut with a saw

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

express in words

From this reading When he spoke to her, she lifted her head a little, but not her eyes to his face, confessing apparently that she had nothing to say for herself; and he saw her plainly at the point of taking refuge in the Dee.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She neither looked up nor spoke; but what he could see of her face appeared only ashamed, neither sullen nor vengeful.

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

From this reading She neither looked up nor spoke; but what he could see of her face appeared only ashamed, neither sullen nor vengeful.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading She neither looked up nor spoke; but what he could see of her face appeared only ashamed, neither sullen nor vengeful.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading She neither looked up nor spoke; but what he could see of her face appeared only ashamed, neither sullen nor vengeful.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading When he spoke to her, she lifted her head a little, but not her eyes to his face, confessing apparently that she had nothing to say for herself; and he saw her plainly at the point of taking refuge in the Dee.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

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

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was at once admitted, for he was well known to most of them.

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

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She neither looked up nor spoke; but what he could see of her face appeared only ashamed, neither sullen nor vengeful.

disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

From this reading She neither looked up nor spoke; but what he could see of her face appeared only ashamed, neither sullen nor vengeful.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

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

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He was at once admitted, for he was well known to most of them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

at the time that

From this reading When he spoke to her, she lifted her head a little, but not her eyes to his face, confessing apparently that she had nothing to say for herself; and he saw her plainly at the point of taking refuge in the Dee.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Already, ere James’s flight was discovered, morning saw Mr. Robertson on his way to do what he might for the redemption of one of whom he knew little or nothing: the policemen returning from their night’s duty, found him already at the door of the office.

belonging to which person

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

worn and broken down by hard use

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He found the poor woman miserably recovered from the effects of her dissipation, and looking so woebegone, that the heart of the good man was immediately filled with profoundest pity, recognizing before him a creature whose hope was wasted to the verge of despair.