Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading With these drear reflections he tramped along until he came upon another road.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

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

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading With these drear reflections he tramped along until he came upon another road.

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

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading With these drear reflections he tramped along until he came upon another road.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading And he was anchored, too close for safety, to the reform-infested city of Mercerville.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading And he was anchored, too close for safety, to the reform-infested city of Mercerville.

properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

outstanding United States tennis player (born in 1952)

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

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From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

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

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

causing dejection

From this reading With these drear reflections he tramped along until he came upon another road.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

involving financial matters

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And he was anchored, too close for safety, to the reform-infested city of Mercerville.

assets in the form of money

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

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

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

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

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

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

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

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

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

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

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading His own state of mind was not joyous.

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

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

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

From this reading And he was anchored, too close for safety, to the reform-infested city of Mercerville.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His own state of mind was not joyous.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His own state of mind was not joyous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His own state of mind was not joyous.

fraught with danger

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading With these drear reflections he tramped along until he came upon another road.

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

From this reading And he was anchored, too close for safety, to the reform-infested city of Mercerville.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading With these drear reflections he tramped along until he came upon another road.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading And he was anchored, too close for safety, to the reform-infested city of Mercerville.

in a satisfactory manner

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading His own state of mind was not joyous.

not in physical motion

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

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

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading With these drear reflections he tramped along until he came upon another road.

push forcefully

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

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

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And he was anchored, too close for safety, to the reform-infested city of Mercerville.

past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading With these drear reflections he tramped along until he came upon another road.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

-ing form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

up to a particular time

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

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

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

in a weary manner

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

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

From this reading Thanks to Mr. Copewell’s wedding funds the financial phase of the case had been satisfactorily adjusted, but he was still anchored by responsibility until the man whom Fate had thrust upon him could be transferred to other and competent hands.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With these drear reflections he tramped along until he came upon another road.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading A PISTOL AND A PUNCTURE Having, by soft speech, won his way out of that parlous plight, Mr. Connors was still wearily trudging the abandoned roads of the vicinity in search of succor.