Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading But he's a young man who's above this sort of business, and so I suppose he's gone off to take up something that's more elevated."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am sorry," said Mrs. Archibald, "for I liked him."

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

From this reading But he's a young man who's above this sort of business, and so I suppose he's gone off to take up something that's more elevated."

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Peter Sadler has sent him away," answered the guide.

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From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Peter Sadler has sent him away," answered the guide.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading But he's a young man who's above this sort of business, and so I suppose he's gone off to take up something that's more elevated."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he's a young man who's above this sort of business, and so I suppose he's gone off to take up something that's more elevated."

the process of going into solution

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I don't know where he sent him or what he sent him for.

raised above the ground

From this reading But he's a young man who's above this sort of business, and so I suppose he's gone off to take up something that's more elevated."

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

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I don't know where he sent him or what he sent him for.

destroyed or killed

From this reading But he's a young man who's above this sort of business, and so I suppose he's gone off to take up something that's more elevated."

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading "Peter Sadler has sent him away," answered the guide.

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

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

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

From this reading "Peter Sadler has sent him away," answered the guide.

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

From this reading "I don't know where he sent him or what he sent him for.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But he's a young man who's above this sort of business, and so I suppose he's gone off to take up something that's more elevated."

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

From this reading "Peter Sadler has sent him away," answered the guide.

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

From this reading "I don't know where he sent him or what he sent him for.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I don't know where he sent him or what he sent him for.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading "I am sorry," said Mrs. Archibald, "for I liked him."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

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From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

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

From this reading But he's a young man who's above this sort of business, and so I suppose he's gone off to take up something that's more elevated."

a form of address for a man

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "I am sorry," said Mrs. Archibald, "for I liked him."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But he's a young man who's above this sort of business, and so I suppose he's gone off to take up something that's more elevated."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "I don't know where he sent him or what he sent him for.

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

From this reading "Peter Sadler has sent him away," answered the guide.

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From this reading "Peter Sadler has sent him away," answered the guide.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I am sorry," said Mrs. Archibald, "for I liked him."

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "Peter Sadler has sent him away," answered the guide.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But he's a young man who's above this sort of business, and so I suppose he's gone off to take up something that's more elevated."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading But he's a young man who's above this sort of business, and so I suppose he's gone off to take up something that's more elevated."

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading "I am sorry," said Mrs. Archibald, "for I liked him."

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading But he's a young man who's above this sort of business, and so I suppose he's gone off to take up something that's more elevated."

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

express a supposition

From this reading But he's a young man who's above this sort of business, and so I suppose he's gone off to take up something that's more elevated."

carry out

From this reading But he's a young man who's above this sort of business, and so I suppose he's gone off to take up something that's more elevated."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But he's a young man who's above this sort of business, and so I suppose he's gone off to take up something that's more elevated."

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

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But he's a young man who's above this sort of business, and so I suppose he's gone off to take up something that's more elevated."

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

From this reading But he's a young man who's above this sort of business, and so I suppose he's gone off to take up something that's more elevated."

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

From this reading But he's a young man who's above this sort of business, and so I suppose he's gone off to take up something that's more elevated."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

at the time that

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.

in or at the place that

From this reading "I don't know where he sent him or what he sent him for.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But he's a young man who's above this sort of business, and so I suppose he's gone off to take up something that's more elevated."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A DISSOLVING AUDIENCE When a strange young man assisted Matlack at the supper-table that evening, Mr. Archibald asked what had become of Martin.