Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading A certain amount of nonsense from the people in camp might have to be endured, but nonsense from Mrs. Perkenpine was something about which Peter Sadler would have a word to say.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

a quantity of money

From this reading A certain amount of nonsense from the people in camp might have to be endured, but nonsense from Mrs. Perkenpine was something about which Peter Sadler would have a word to say.

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

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

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

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

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

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

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

From this reading A certain amount of nonsense from the people in camp might have to be endured, but nonsense from Mrs. Perkenpine was something about which Peter Sadler would have a word to say.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A certain amount of nonsense from the people in camp might have to be endured, but nonsense from Mrs. Perkenpine was something about which Peter Sadler would have a word to say.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A certain amount of nonsense from the people in camp might have to be endured, but nonsense from Mrs. Perkenpine was something about which Peter Sadler would have a word to say.

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

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

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

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

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading A certain amount of nonsense from the people in camp might have to be endured, but nonsense from Mrs. Perkenpine was something about which Peter Sadler would have a word to say.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A certain amount of nonsense from the people in camp might have to be endured, but nonsense from Mrs. Perkenpine was something about which Peter Sadler would have a word to say.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Matlack was a good hunter.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

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

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A certain amount of nonsense from the people in camp might have to be endured, but nonsense from Mrs. Perkenpine was something about which Peter Sadler would have a word to say.

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

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

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

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

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

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

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

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Matlack was a good hunter.

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

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

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From this reading Matlack was a good hunter.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A certain amount of nonsense from the people in camp might have to be endured, but nonsense from Mrs. Perkenpine was something about which Peter Sadler would have a word to say.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

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From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading A certain amount of nonsense from the people in camp might have to be endured, but nonsense from Mrs. Perkenpine was something about which Peter Sadler would have a word to say.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

part with a possession or right

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

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From this reading A certain amount of nonsense from the people in camp might have to be endured, but nonsense from Mrs. Perkenpine was something about which Peter Sadler would have a word to say.

express in words

From this reading A certain amount of nonsense from the people in camp might have to be endured, but nonsense from Mrs. Perkenpine was something about which Peter Sadler would have a word to say.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading A certain amount of nonsense from the people in camp might have to be endured, but nonsense from Mrs. Perkenpine was something about which Peter Sadler would have a word to say.

in the near future

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

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

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

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

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

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

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

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

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading PERKENPINE FINDS OUT THINGS ABOUT HERSELF The mind of the guide was comforted and relieved that he had got the better of the bishop in one way, although he could not do it in another.

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

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading A certain amount of nonsense from the people in camp might have to be endured, but nonsense from Mrs. Perkenpine was something about which Peter Sadler would have a word to say.

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

From this reading But he did not relinquish his purpose of putting an end to the nonsense which made him do the work of other people, and as soon as he had set his kitchen in order he started out to find Mrs. Perkenpine.

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

From this reading A certain amount of nonsense from the people in camp might have to be endured, but nonsense from Mrs. Perkenpine was something about which Peter Sadler would have a word to say.