Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

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

From this reading I felt that there was work for me to do, which I could commence at once by following out the clew afforded me by Mrs. Loraine's visitor.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Doubtless any one in the house could tell me.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading My first business was to ascertain who this gentleman was.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading My first business was to ascertain who this gentleman was.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I felt that there was work for me to do, which I could commence at once by following out the clew afforded me by Mrs. Loraine's visitor.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RELEASES THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN FROM HER PRISON.

a ball of yarn or cord or thread

From this reading I felt that there was work for me to do, which I could commence at once by following out the clew afforded me by Mrs. Loraine's visitor.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I felt that there was work for me to do, which I could commence at once by following out the clew afforded me by Mrs. Loraine's visitor.

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

From this reading I felt that there was work for me to do, which I could commence at once by following out the clew afforded me by Mrs. Loraine's visitor.

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

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I felt that there was work for me to do, which I could commence at once by following out the clew afforded me by Mrs. Loraine's visitor.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Doubtless any one in the house could tell me.

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From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RELEASES THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN FROM HER PRISON.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I felt that there was work for me to do, which I could commence at once by following out the clew afforded me by Mrs. Loraine's visitor.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading My first business was to ascertain who this gentleman was.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading I felt that there was work for me to do, which I could commence at once by following out the clew afforded me by Mrs. Loraine's visitor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I felt that there was work for me to do, which I could commence at once by following out the clew afforded me by Mrs. Loraine's visitor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RELEASES THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN FROM HER PRISON.

a man of refinement

From this reading My first business was to ascertain who this gentleman was.

befitting a man of good breeding

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

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

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

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

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RELEASES THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN FROM HER PRISON.

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

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

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

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RELEASES THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN FROM HER PRISON.

be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

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

From this reading I felt that there was work for me to do, which I could commence at once by following out the clew afforded me by Mrs. Loraine's visitor.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RELEASES THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN FROM HER PRISON.

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

From this reading I felt that there was work for me to do, which I could commence at once by following out the clew afforded me by Mrs. Loraine's visitor.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading I felt that there was work for me to do, which I could commence at once by following out the clew afforded me by Mrs. Loraine's visitor.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My first business was to ascertain who this gentleman was.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

on one occasion

From this reading I felt that there was work for me to do, which I could commence at once by following out the clew afforded me by Mrs. Loraine's visitor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Doubtless any one in the house could tell me.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I felt that there was work for me to do, which I could commence at once by following out the clew afforded me by Mrs. Loraine's visitor.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RELEASES THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN FROM HER PRISON.

plural of “release” — merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RELEASES THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN FROM HER PRISON.

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

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

express in words

From this reading Doubtless any one in the house could tell me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RELEASES THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN FROM HER PRISON.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I felt that there was work for me to do, which I could commence at once by following out the clew afforded me by Mrs. Loraine's visitor.

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

From this reading My first business was to ascertain who this gentleman was.

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

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

male cat

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

communicated in words

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

someone who visits

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

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

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

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

From this reading WHAT the precise signification was of the "whew!" which the gentlemanly Tom had uttered, I did not know; but it seemed to indicate that he was not particularly pleased to learn that I had been a visitor at the house.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RELEASES THE CAPTIVE MAIDEN FROM HER PRISON.

which person or people

From this reading My first business was to ascertain who this gentleman was.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I felt that there was work for me to do, which I could commence at once by following out the clew afforded me by Mrs. Loraine's visitor.