Chapter XIII

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

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading A man of a prompt and active mind had readily appreciated the promptitude and activity of the lad; and his business had been despatched as readily as circumstances permitted.

any specific behavior

From this reading A man of a prompt and active mind had readily appreciated the promptitude and activity of the lad; and his business had been despatched as readily as circumstances permitted.

state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

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

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading A man of a prompt and active mind had readily appreciated the promptitude and activity of the lad; and his business had been despatched as readily as circumstances permitted.

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

From this reading A man of a prompt and active mind had readily appreciated the promptitude and activity of the lad; and his business had been despatched as readily as circumstances permitted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

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

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading A man of a prompt and active mind had readily appreciated the promptitude and activity of the lad; and his business had been despatched as readily as circumstances permitted.

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

From this reading He had found the commander-in-chief in the city, and at leisure.

the officer who holds the supreme command

From this reading He had found the commander-in-chief in the city, and at leisure.

being joined in close association

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

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From this reading A man of a prompt and active mind had readily appreciated the promptitude and activity of the lad; and his business had been despatched as readily as circumstances permitted.

plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

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

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

divisible by two

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

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

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

put to death as punishment

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

a social unit living together

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

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

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

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

From this reading Fortune had favoured him, it is true.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Fortune had favoured him, it is true.

set up or found

From this reading He had found the commander-in-chief in the city, and at leisure.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

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

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

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

From this reading He had found the commander-in-chief in the city, and at leisure.

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

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

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

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

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

From this reading He had found the commander-in-chief in the city, and at leisure.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

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

From this reading Fortune had favoured him, it is true.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Fortune had favoured him, it is true.

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 With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

a boy or man

From this reading A man of a prompt and active mind had readily appreciated the promptitude and activity of the lad; and his business had been despatched as readily as circumstances permitted.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading He had found the commander-in-chief in the city, and at leisure.

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

From this reading A man of a prompt and active mind had readily appreciated the promptitude and activity of the lad; and his business had been despatched as readily as circumstances permitted.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading A man of a prompt and active mind had readily appreciated the promptitude and activity of the lad; and his business had been despatched as readily as circumstances permitted.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

above and across; more than

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading A man of a prompt and active mind had readily appreciated the promptitude and activity of the lad; and his business had been despatched as readily as circumstances permitted.

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

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

give an incentive for action

From this reading A man of a prompt and active mind had readily appreciated the promptitude and activity of the lad; and his business had been despatched as readily as circumstances permitted.

the characteristic of doing things without delay

From this reading A man of a prompt and active mind had readily appreciated the promptitude and activity of the lad; and his business had been despatched as readily as circumstances permitted.

the characteristic of doing things without delay

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

without much difficulty

From this reading A man of a prompt and active mind had readily appreciated the promptitude and activity of the lad; and his business had been despatched as readily as circumstances permitted.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

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

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

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

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Fortune had favoured him, it is true.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

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

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

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

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

which person or people

From this reading With greater promptness and celerity than had been expected from him, even by those who knew him best, Walter Prevost had executed the business entrusted to him, and was ready to set out from Albany, a full day, at least, before his return had been expected by his family.

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

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was the fate of another connected with the events of that night, of whom some notice must be taken, from the influence which his destiny exercised over the destinies of all.