Chapter XIII

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

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

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

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

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

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

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

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

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

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

have

From this reading HOW THE BEAR SPENT SUNDAY Sponley was well satisfied with the course events so far had taken.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger

From this reading But reflecting that, however carefully he might conceal his doings, she was sure to guess at a great deal, he had braced himself for a somewhat disagreeable scene and had told her--nearly everything.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

plural of “campaign” — a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading But reflecting that, however carefully he might conceal his doings, she was sure to guess at a great deal, he had braced himself for a somewhat disagreeable scene and had told her--nearly everything.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading But reflecting that, however carefully he might conceal his doings, she was sure to guess at a great deal, he had braced himself for a somewhat disagreeable scene and had told her--nearly everything.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading HOW THE BEAR SPENT SUNDAY Sponley was well satisfied with the course events so far had taken.

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From this reading He remembered how she had felt when she had learned of his understanding with Curtin, and he had entertained strong misgivings as to the effect which a revelation of his present schemes would have upon her.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading But reflecting that, however carefully he might conceal his doings, she was sure to guess at a great deal, he had braced himself for a somewhat disagreeable scene and had told her--nearly everything.

not to your liking

From this reading But reflecting that, however carefully he might conceal his doings, she was sure to guess at a great deal, he had braced himself for a somewhat disagreeable scene and had told her--nearly everything.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading But reflecting that, however carefully he might conceal his doings, she was sure to guess at a great deal, he had braced himself for a somewhat disagreeable scene and had told her--nearly everything.

increase twofold

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He remembered how she had felt when she had learned of his understanding with Curtin, and he had entertained strong misgivings as to the effect which a revelation of his present schemes would have upon her.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading He remembered how she had felt when she had learned of his understanding with Curtin, and he had entertained strong misgivings as to the effect which a revelation of his present schemes would have upon her.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading HOW THE BEAR SPENT SUNDAY Sponley was well satisfied with the course events so far had taken.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading But reflecting that, however carefully he might conceal his doings, she was sure to guess at a great deal, he had braced himself for a somewhat disagreeable scene and had told her--nearly everything.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading HOW THE BEAR SPENT SUNDAY Sponley was well satisfied with the course events so far had taken.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He remembered how she had felt when she had learned of his understanding with Curtin, and he had entertained strong misgivings as to the effect which a revelation of his present schemes would have upon her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

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

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

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

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But reflecting that, however carefully he might conceal his doings, she was sure to guess at a great deal, he had braced himself for a somewhat disagreeable scene and had told her--nearly everything.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading But reflecting that, however carefully he might conceal his doings, she was sure to guess at a great deal, he had braced himself for a somewhat disagreeable scene and had told her--nearly everything.

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

From this reading HOW THE BEAR SPENT SUNDAY Sponley was well satisfied with the course events so far had taken.

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

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He remembered how she had felt when she had learned of his understanding with Curtin, and he had entertained strong misgivings as to the effect which a revelation of his present schemes would have upon her.

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

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He remembered how she had felt when she had learned of his understanding with Curtin, and he had entertained strong misgivings as to the effect which a revelation of his present schemes would have upon her.

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

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

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

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

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

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

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

From this reading HOW THE BEAR SPENT SUNDAY Sponley was well satisfied with the course events so far had taken.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading But reflecting that, however carefully he might conceal his doings, she was sure to guess at a great deal, he had braced himself for a somewhat disagreeable scene and had told her--nearly everything.

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

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He remembered how she had felt when she had learned of his understanding with Curtin, and he had entertained strong misgivings as to the effect which a revelation of his present schemes would have upon her.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But reflecting that, however carefully he might conceal his doings, she was sure to guess at a great deal, he had braced himself for a somewhat disagreeable scene and had told her--nearly everything.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading He remembered how she had felt when she had learned of his understanding with Curtin, and he had entertained strong misgivings as to the effect which a revelation of his present schemes would have upon her.

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

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

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

From this reading But reflecting that, however carefully he might conceal his doings, she was sure to guess at a great deal, he had braced himself for a somewhat disagreeable scene and had told her--nearly everything.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

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

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He remembered how she had felt when she had learned of his understanding with Curtin, and he had entertained strong misgivings as to the effect which a revelation of his present schemes would have upon her.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

with low volume

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading But reflecting that, however carefully he might conceal his doings, she was sure to guess at a great deal, he had braced himself for a somewhat disagreeable scene and had told her--nearly everything.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He remembered how she had felt when she had learned of his understanding with Curtin, and he had entertained strong misgivings as to the effect which a revelation of his present schemes would have upon her.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading He remembered how she had felt when she had learned of his understanding with Curtin, and he had entertained strong misgivings as to the effect which a revelation of his present schemes would have upon her.

relieve from

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading HOW THE BEAR SPENT SUNDAY Sponley was well satisfied with the course events so far had taken.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading But reflecting that, however carefully he might conceal his doings, she was sure to guess at a great deal, he had braced himself for a somewhat disagreeable scene and had told her--nearly everything.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading He remembered how she had felt when she had learned of his understanding with Curtin, and he had entertained strong misgivings as to the effect which a revelation of his present schemes would have upon her.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading HOW THE BEAR SPENT SUNDAY Sponley was well satisfied with the course events so far had taken.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading But reflecting that, however carefully he might conceal his doings, she was sure to guess at a great deal, he had braced himself for a somewhat disagreeable scene and had told her--nearly everything.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading HOW THE BEAR SPENT SUNDAY Sponley was well satisfied with the course events so far had taken.

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

From this reading HOW THE BEAR SPENT SUNDAY Sponley was well satisfied with the course events so far had taken.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He remembered how she had felt when she had learned of his understanding with Curtin, and he had entertained strong misgivings as to the effect which a revelation of his present schemes would have upon her.

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

From this reading HOW THE BEAR SPENT SUNDAY Sponley was well satisfied with the course events so far had taken.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading But reflecting that, however carefully he might conceal his doings, she was sure to guess at a great deal, he had braced himself for a somewhat disagreeable scene and had told her--nearly everything.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading HOW THE BEAR SPENT SUNDAY Sponley was well satisfied with the course events so far had taken.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But reflecting that, however carefully he might conceal his doings, she was sure to guess at a great deal, he had braced himself for a somewhat disagreeable scene and had told her--nearly everything.

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

From this reading HOW THE BEAR SPENT SUNDAY Sponley was well satisfied with the course events so far had taken.

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

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

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

From this reading He had got rid of his bank stock quietly and at a good price, with the double advantage to himself of an increased freedom of movement, and a greater supply of ammunition for his operations against Pickering.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading But reflecting that, however carefully he might conceal his doings, she was sure to guess at a great deal, he had braced himself for a somewhat disagreeable scene and had told her--nearly everything.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading He remembered how she had felt when she had learned of his understanding with Curtin, and he had entertained strong misgivings as to the effect which a revelation of his present schemes would have upon her.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He remembered how she had felt when she had learned of his understanding with Curtin, and he had entertained strong misgivings as to the effect which a revelation of his present schemes would have upon her.

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

From this reading HOW THE BEAR SPENT SUNDAY Sponley was well satisfied with the course events so far had taken.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading HOW THE BEAR SPENT SUNDAY Sponley was well satisfied with the course events so far had taken.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

at the time that

From this reading He remembered how she had felt when she had learned of his understanding with Curtin, and he had entertained strong misgivings as to the effect which a revelation of his present schemes would have upon her.

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

From this reading He remembered how she had felt when she had learned of his understanding with Curtin, and he had entertained strong misgivings as to the effect which a revelation of his present schemes would have upon her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW THE BEAR SPENT SUNDAY Sponley was well satisfied with the course events so far had taken.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But what pleased him far more was this: he had taken Harriet almost without reserve into his confidence, and she was, as she had been in so many earlier campaigns, his partner.

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

From this reading He remembered how she had felt when she had learned of his understanding with Curtin, and he had entertained strong misgivings as to the effect which a revelation of his present schemes would have upon her.