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 THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

anew

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

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

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

lacking sufficient water or rainfall

From this reading No eloquence could irrigate his arid creed and make that desert blossom now.

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

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

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

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

produce or yield flowers

From this reading No eloquence could irrigate his arid creed and make that desert blossom now.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

carefully weighed

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

-ing form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

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

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading No eloquence could irrigate his arid creed and make that desert blossom now.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading No eloquence could irrigate his arid creed and make that desert blossom now.

inflected form of “deter” — try to prevent; show opposition to

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

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

From this reading What did he owe him in the sight of God?

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading No eloquence could irrigate his arid creed and make that desert blossom now.

provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

divisible by two

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading And yet, Mark thought, he ought to remember that in the eyes of the world he owed his uncle everything.

opinion or judgment

From this reading And yet, Mark thought, he ought to remember that in the eyes of the world he owed his uncle everything.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

formulation of the plans and important details

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading What did he owe him in the sight of God?

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

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

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

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

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

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

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

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

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

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

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

incapable of being overcome, challenged or refuted

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams

From this reading No eloquence could irrigate his arid creed and make that desert blossom now.

a state of no motion or movement

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

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

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

engage in

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

not any; not one

From this reading No eloquence could irrigate his arid creed and make that desert blossom now.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading No eloquence could irrigate his arid creed and make that desert blossom now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading And yet, Mark thought, he ought to remember that in the eyes of the world he owed his uncle everything.

be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading What did he owe him in the sight of God?

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading And yet, Mark thought, he ought to remember that in the eyes of the world he owed his uncle everything.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

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From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

To recall to mind.

From this reading And yet, Mark thought, he ought to remember that in the eyes of the world he owed his uncle everything.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading What did he owe him in the sight of God?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

a person, without saying who

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

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

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading And yet, Mark thought, he ought to remember that in the eyes of the world he owed his uncle everything.

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

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

impossible to answer

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

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

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What did he owe him in the sight of God?

at the time that

From this reading He even considered the possibility of converting his uncle, and spent the Sunday evening before term began in framing inexpugnable arguments to be preceded by unanswerable questions; but always when he was on the point of speaking he was deterred by the lifelessness of his uncle.

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

From this reading THE POMEROY AFFAIR Mark was so much elated to find himself a fully equipped member of the Church Militant that he looked about him again to find somebody whom he could make as happy as himself.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading And yet, Mark thought, he ought to remember that in the eyes of the world he owed his uncle everything.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet, Mark thought, he ought to remember that in the eyes of the world he owed his uncle everything.