Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

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

From this reading Only a self-reliant mind is capable of distinguishing between that which is an essential part and that which seems to be.

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

From this reading He knew that in some way Zephyr was more or less in touch with Pierre and Madame.

any thing at all

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

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

From this reading Only a self-reliant mind is capable of distinguishing between that which is an essential part and that which seems to be.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Only a self-reliant mind is capable of distinguishing between that which is an essential part and that which seems to be.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading Only a self-reliant mind is capable of distinguishing between that which is an essential part and that which seems to be.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading Only a self-reliant mind is capable of distinguishing between that which is an essential part and that which seems to be.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

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From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading Only a self-reliant mind is capable of distinguishing between that which is an essential part and that which seems to be.

divisible by two

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

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From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

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

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

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

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

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

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

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

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

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

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

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From this reading Just how or why, he was in no mood to inquire.

of the present time and place

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

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

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Just how or why, he was in no mood to inquire.

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

From this reading Only a self-reliant mind is capable of distinguishing between that which is an essential part and that which seems to be.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

and nothing more

From this reading Just how or why, he was in no mood to inquire.

with honesty

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

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 He knew that in some way Zephyr was more or less in touch with Pierre and Madame.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He knew that in some way Zephyr was more or less in touch with Pierre and Madame.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading He knew that in some way Zephyr was more or less in touch with Pierre and Madame.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Only a self-reliant mind is capable of distinguishing between that which is an essential part and that which seems to be.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Just how or why, he was in no mood to inquire.

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

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

not any; not one

From this reading Just how or why, he was in no mood to inquire.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

and nothing more

From this reading Only a self-reliant mind is capable of distinguishing between that which is an essential part and that which seems to be.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He knew that in some way Zephyr was more or less in touch with Pierre and Madame.

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From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Only a self-reliant mind is capable of distinguishing between that which is an essential part and that which seems to be.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading He knew that in some way Zephyr was more or less in touch with Pierre and Madame.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

free from harm or evil

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Only a self-reliant mind is capable of distinguishing between that which is an essential part and that which seems to be.

(of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment

From this reading Only a self-reliant mind is capable of distinguishing between that which is an essential part and that which seems to be.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

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

From this reading He knew that in some way Zephyr was more or less in touch with Pierre and Madame.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

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

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

a special situation

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

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

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading He knew that in some way Zephyr was more or less in touch with Pierre and Madame.

branch out in a twiglike manner

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

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

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The necessity for immediate action had impressed itself so strongly upon him that he lost sight of the fact that others, even more deeply concerned than himself, might justly claim consideration.

precisely as stated

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

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

From this reading He knew that in some way Zephyr was more or less in touch with Pierre and Madame.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He knew that in some way Zephyr was more or less in touch with Pierre and Madame.

in or at the place that

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

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

From this reading Only a self-reliant mind is capable of distinguishing between that which is an essential part and that which seems to be.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Just how or why, he was in no mood to inquire.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He knew that in some way Zephyr was more or less in touch with Pierre and Madame.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading _Bending the Twig_ Firmstone had done a very unusual thing for him in working himself up to the point where anything that threatened delay in his proposed rescue of Elise made him impatient.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading He knew that in some way Zephyr was more or less in touch with Pierre and Madame.