Chapter VII

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

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

later than; following

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

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From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

being one more than seven

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

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From this reading "Why Professor Emden," he replied.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

a boy or man

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

start firing a weapon

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

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

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

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

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

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

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

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

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

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on condition that; in the event that

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

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading I inquired.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

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

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

immediately past

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

not any; not one

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading "Why Professor Emden," he replied.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Why Professor Emden," he replied.

-ing form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

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

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

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

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

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

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What fellow?"

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

From this reading "It seems that in a lecture at the London Institution last night, he announced that he had discovered a new process for the hardening of steel, which gives it no less than eight times the resisting power of the present English steel!"

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why Professor Emden," he replied.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES "I wonder if that fellow is aware of his danger?" remarked Ray, speaking to himself behind the paper he was reading before the fire in New Stone Buildings, one afternoon not long after we had returned from Scotland.