Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

not being in a specified place

From this reading Henrietta piqued herself upon the unsuspected inquiries which she carried on respecting her absent friend.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading He had remained there nearly a month, made himself very agreeable, and, on the whole, was a welcome guest, certainly with the Consul, if not with the Consul’s daughter.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

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

From this reading He had remained there nearly a month, made himself very agreeable, and, on the whole, was a welcome guest, certainly with the Consul, if not with the Consul’s daughter.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

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

From this reading As for the name of Mr. Ferrers, it occasionally occurred in conversation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

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From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Henrietta piqued herself upon the unsuspected inquiries which she carried on respecting her absent friend.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading He had remained there nearly a month, made himself very agreeable, and, on the whole, was a welcome guest, certainly with the Consul, if not with the Consul’s daughter.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country

From this reading He had remained there nearly a month, made himself very agreeable, and, on the whole, was a welcome guest, certainly with the Consul, if not with the Consul’s daughter.

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From this reading He had remained there nearly a month, made himself very agreeable, and, on the whole, was a welcome guest, certainly with the Consul, if not with the Consul’s daughter.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading As for the name of Mr. Ferrers, it occasionally occurred in conversation.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

a female human offspring

From this reading He had remained there nearly a month, made himself very agreeable, and, on the whole, was a welcome guest, certainly with the Consul, if not with the Consul’s daughter.

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

From this reading She, however, did not succeed in eliciting much information.

-ing form of “elicit” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading She, however, did not succeed in eliciting much information.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

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From this reading As for the name of Mr. Ferrers, it occasionally occurred in conversation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Henrietta piqued herself upon the unsuspected inquiries which she carried on respecting her absent friend.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading He had remained there nearly a month, made himself very agreeable, and, on the whole, was a welcome guest, certainly with the Consul, if not with the Consul’s daughter.

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

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

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

From this reading He had remained there nearly a month, made himself very agreeable, and, on the whole, was a welcome guest, certainly with the Consul, if not with the Consul’s daughter.

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From this reading Henrietta piqued herself upon the unsuspected inquiries which she carried on respecting her absent friend.

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

From this reading Henrietta piqued herself upon the unsuspected inquiries which she carried on respecting her absent friend.

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

From this reading Henrietta piqued herself upon the unsuspected inquiries which she carried on respecting her absent friend.

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

From this reading He had remained there nearly a month, made himself very agreeable, and, on the whole, was a welcome guest, certainly with the Consul, if not with the Consul’s daughter.

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

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading She, however, did not succeed in eliciting much information.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had remained there nearly a month, made himself very agreeable, and, on the whole, was a welcome guest, certainly with the Consul, if not with the Consul’s daughter.

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

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

a message received and understood

From this reading She, however, did not succeed in eliciting much information.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Henrietta piqued herself upon the unsuspected inquiries which she carried on respecting her absent friend.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As for the name of Mr. Ferrers, it occasionally occurred in conversation.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had remained there nearly a month, made himself very agreeable, and, on the whole, was a welcome guest, certainly with the Consul, if not with the Consul’s daughter.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He had remained there nearly a month, made himself very agreeable, and, on the whole, was a welcome guest, certainly with the Consul, if not with the Consul’s daughter.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

a form of address for a man

From this reading As for the name of Mr. Ferrers, it occasionally occurred in conversation.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She, however, did not succeed in eliciting much information.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As for the name of Mr. Ferrers, it occasionally occurred in conversation.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He had remained there nearly a month, made himself very agreeable, and, on the whole, was a welcome guest, certainly with the Consul, if not with the Consul’s daughter.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

not any; not one

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had remained there nearly a month, made himself very agreeable, and, on the whole, was a welcome guest, certainly with the Consul, if not with the Consul’s daughter.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading As for the name of Mr. Ferrers, it occasionally occurred in conversation.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading As for the name of Mr. Ferrers, it occasionally occurred in conversation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had remained there nearly a month, made himself very agreeable, and, on the whole, was a welcome guest, certainly with the Consul, if not with the Consul’s daughter.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

above and across; more than

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation

From this reading Henrietta piqued herself upon the unsuspected inquiries which she carried on respecting her absent friend.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

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From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

past form of “preside” — act as president

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading Henrietta piqued herself upon the unsuspected inquiries which she carried on respecting her absent friend.

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

From this reading Henrietta piqued herself upon the unsuspected inquiries which she carried on respecting her absent friend.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading She, however, did not succeed in eliciting much information.

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

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

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

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

not suspected or believed likely

From this reading Henrietta piqued herself upon the unsuspected inquiries which she carried on respecting her absent friend.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Henrietta piqued herself upon the unsuspected inquiries which she carried on respecting her absent friend.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had remained there nearly a month, made himself very agreeable, and, on the whole, was a welcome guest, certainly with the Consul, if not with the Consul’s daughter.

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

From this reading He had remained there nearly a month, made himself very agreeable, and, on the whole, was a welcome guest, certainly with the Consul, if not with the Consul’s daughter.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

accept gladly

From this reading He had remained there nearly a month, made himself very agreeable, and, on the whole, was a welcome guest, certainly with the Consul, if not with the Consul’s daughter.

in or at the place that

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

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

From this reading Henrietta piqued herself upon the unsuspected inquiries which she carried on respecting her absent friend.

which person or people

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading _More Mystery_ THERE must have been something peculiarly captivating in the air of our island; for Lord Bohun, who, according to his own account, had never remained in any place a week in the whole course of his life, exhibited no inclination to quit the city where Major Ponsonby presided over the interests of our commerce.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had remained there nearly a month, made himself very agreeable, and, on the whole, was a welcome guest, certainly with the Consul, if not with the Consul’s daughter.