Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

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

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

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

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

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From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading When in possession of the facts, he commented firstly on the behaviour of the chaplain.

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From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

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 In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

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

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading When in possession of the facts, he commented firstly on the behaviour of the chaplain.

past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading When in possession of the facts, he commented firstly on the behaviour of the chaplain.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading Graham listened to the details in silence, and contented himself with a grim smile or two when Cargrim's treachery was touched upon.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

true confidential information

From this reading Graham listened to the details in silence, and contented himself with a grim smile or two when Cargrim's treachery was touched upon.

prove to be false

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

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

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

a change for the better

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading When in possession of the facts, he commented firstly on the behaviour of the chaplain.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

before anything else

From this reading When in possession of the facts, he commented firstly on the behaviour of the chaplain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Graham listened to the details in silence, and contented himself with a grim smile or two when Cargrim's treachery was touched upon.

having dark hairs mixed with grey or white

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

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

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

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

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

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

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

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

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

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

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

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

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

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

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

a boy or man

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Graham listened to the details in silence, and contented himself with a grim smile or two when Cargrim's treachery was touched upon.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

possessive form of “lucy” — incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

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

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

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

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

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

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Graham listened to the details in silence, and contented himself with a grim smile or two when Cargrim's treachery was touched upon.

above and across; more than

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

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

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading When in possession of the facts, he commented firstly on the behaviour of the chaplain.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Graham listened to the details in silence, and contented himself with a grim smile or two when Cargrim's treachery was touched upon.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

term of address for a man

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Graham listened to the details in silence, and contented himself with a grim smile or two when Cargrim's treachery was touched upon.

that is looked for

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

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

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

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

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

having come into contact

From this reading Graham listened to the details in silence, and contented himself with a grim smile or two when Cargrim's treachery was touched upon.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading Graham listened to the details in silence, and contented himself with a grim smile or two when Cargrim's treachery was touched upon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Graham listened to the details in silence, and contented himself with a grim smile or two when Cargrim's treachery was touched upon.

marked by deception

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Graham listened to the details in silence, and contented himself with a grim smile or two when Cargrim's treachery was touched upon.

having passed out of existence

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

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

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

at the time that

From this reading WHAT MOTHER JAEL KNEW Now, when Baltic and his grizzled head had vanished, Sir Harry must needs betake himself to Dr Graham for the easing of his mind.

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

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading In the present instance--for his own sake, for the sake of Lucy and Lucy's father--he told Graham the whole story of Bishop Pendle's presumed guilt; of Baltic's mission to disprove it; and of Cargrim's underhanded doings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Graham listened to the details in silence, and contented himself with a grim smile or two when Cargrim's treachery was touched upon.

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

From this reading The doctor had known the young man since he was a little lad, and on more than one occasion had given him that practical kind of advice which results from experience; therefore, when Harry was perplexed over matters too deep for him--as he was now--he invariably sought counsel of his old friend.