Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Chase realized his situation, but he was not as badly frightened as he would have been a few months before.

put in effect

From this reading Chase had an object to accomplish, and that was to reach home and friends once more.

contrary to your interests or welfare

From this reading One soon learns to bear up bravely under almost any adverse circumstances, especially if he have an object in view.

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

From this reading One soon learns to bear up bravely under almost any adverse circumstances, especially if he have an object in view.

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

From this reading One soon learns to bear up bravely under almost any adverse circumstances, especially if he have an object in view.

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

From this reading Chase had an object to accomplish, and that was to reach home and friends once more.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading One soon learns to bear up bravely under almost any adverse circumstances, especially if he have an object in view.

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

From this reading Chase realized his situation, but he was not as badly frightened as he would have been a few months before.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He could do nothing toward it while he was locked up there, so he at once began an examination of his prison with a view to escaping from it.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Chase realized his situation, but he was not as badly frightened as he would have been a few months before.

have

From this reading One soon learns to bear up bravely under almost any adverse circumstances, especially if he have an object in view.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Chase realized his situation, but he was not as badly frightened as he would have been a few months before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Chase realized his situation, but he was not as badly frightened as he would have been a few months before.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He could do nothing toward it while he was locked up there, so he at once began an examination of his prison with a view to escaping from it.

in a courageous manner

From this reading One soon learns to bear up bravely under almost any adverse circumstances, especially if he have an object in view.

possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading BROWN’S MISFORTUNE.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Chase realized his situation, but he was not as badly frightened as he would have been a few months before.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Chase realized his situation, but he was not as badly frightened as he would have been a few months before.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading One soon learns to bear up bravely under almost any adverse circumstances, especially if he have an object in view.

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

From this reading He could do nothing toward it while he was locked up there, so he at once began an examination of his prison with a view to escaping from it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He could do nothing toward it while he was locked up there, so he at once began an examination of his prison with a view to escaping from it.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading He could do nothing toward it while he was locked up there, so he at once began an examination of his prison with a view to escaping from it.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading One soon learns to bear up bravely under almost any adverse circumstances, especially if he have an object in view.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading He could do nothing toward it while he was locked up there, so he at once began an examination of his prison with a view to escaping from it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Chase realized his situation, but he was not as badly frightened as he would have been a few months before.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Chase had an object to accomplish, and that was to reach home and friends once more.

made afraid

From this reading Chase realized his situation, but he was not as badly frightened as he would have been a few months before.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He could do nothing toward it while he was locked up there, so he at once began an examination of his prison with a view to escaping from it.

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

From this reading Chase had an object to accomplish, and that was to reach home and friends once more.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Chase realized his situation, but he was not as badly frightened as he would have been a few months before.

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

From this reading Chase realized his situation, but he was not as badly frightened as he would have been a few months before.

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

From this reading Chase realized his situation, but he was not as badly frightened as he would have been a few months before.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Chase had an object to accomplish, and that was to reach home and friends once more.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading One soon learns to bear up bravely under almost any adverse circumstances, especially if he have an object in view.

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

From this reading One soon learns to bear up bravely under almost any adverse circumstances, especially if he have an object in view.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He could do nothing toward it while he was locked up there, so he at once began an examination of his prison with a view to escaping from it.

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading One soon learns to bear up bravely under almost any adverse circumstances, especially if he have an object in view.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading He could do nothing toward it while he was locked up there, so he at once began an examination of his prison with a view to escaping from it.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading BROWN’S MISFORTUNE.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Chase realized his situation, but he was not as badly frightened as he would have been a few months before.

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

From this reading Chase had an object to accomplish, and that was to reach home and friends once more.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Chase realized his situation, but he was not as badly frightened as he would have been a few months before.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He could do nothing toward it while he was locked up there, so he at once began an examination of his prison with a view to escaping from it.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading One soon learns to bear up bravely under almost any adverse circumstances, especially if he have an object in view.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He could do nothing toward it while he was locked up there, so he at once began an examination of his prison with a view to escaping from it.

on one occasion

From this reading Chase had an object to accomplish, and that was to reach home and friends once more.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One soon learns to bear up bravely under almost any adverse circumstances, especially if he have an object in view.

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

From this reading He could do nothing toward it while he was locked up there, so he at once began an examination of his prison with a view to escaping from it.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Chase had an object to accomplish, and that was to reach home and friends once more.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Chase realized his situation, but he was not as badly frightened as he would have been a few months before.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Chase realized his situation, but he was not as badly frightened as he would have been a few months before.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He could do nothing toward it while he was locked up there, so he at once began an examination of his prison with a view to escaping from it.

in the near future

From this reading One soon learns to bear up bravely under almost any adverse circumstances, especially if he have an object in view.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Chase had an object to accomplish, and that was to reach home and friends once more.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He could do nothing toward it while he was locked up there, so he at once began an examination of his prison with a view to escaping from it.

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

From this reading One soon learns to bear up bravely under almost any adverse circumstances, especially if he have an object in view.

in the direction of

From this reading He could do nothing toward it while he was locked up there, so he at once began an examination of his prison with a view to escaping from it.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading One soon learns to bear up bravely under almost any adverse circumstances, especially if he have an object in view.

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

From this reading One soon learns to bear up bravely under almost any adverse circumstances, especially if he have an object in view.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading One soon learns to bear up bravely under almost any adverse circumstances, especially if he have an object in view.

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

From this reading Chase realized his situation, but he was not as badly frightened as he would have been a few months before.

during the time that

From this reading He could do nothing toward it while he was locked up there, so he at once began an examination of his prison with a view to escaping from it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He could do nothing toward it while he was locked up there, so he at once began an examination of his prison with a view to escaping from it.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Chase realized his situation, but he was not as badly frightened as he would have been a few months before.