Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT HERBERT RANDOLPH.

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

From this reading His lack of prudence in this respect was almost inexcusable, inasmuch as he had been warned by Bob Hunter to look out for himself.

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

From this reading He should have been more cautious, and less ready to assume friendly relations with a stranger.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Moreover, his suspicions should have been excited by the two young fellows he saw on Wall Street, who appeared to be shadowing him.

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

From this reading His lack of prudence in this respect was almost inexcusable, inasmuch as he had been warned by Bob Hunter to look out for himself.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading He should have been more cautious, and less ready to assume friendly relations with a stranger.

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

From this reading Moreover, his suspicions should have been excited by the two young fellows he saw on Wall Street, who appeared to be shadowing him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading His lack of prudence in this respect was almost inexcusable, inasmuch as he had been warned by Bob Hunter to look out for himself.

a street in Manhattan noted for cheap hotels frequented by homeless derelicts

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His lack of prudence in this respect was almost inexcusable, inasmuch as he had been warned by Bob Hunter to look out for himself.

showing careful forethought

From this reading He should have been more cautious, and less ready to assume friendly relations with a stranger.

The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Moreover, his suspicions should have been excited by the two young fellows he saw on Wall Street, who appeared to be shadowing him.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Moreover, his suspicions should have been excited by the two young fellows he saw on Wall Street, who appeared to be shadowing him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His lack of prudence in this respect was almost inexcusable, inasmuch as he had been warned by Bob Hunter to look out for himself.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading He should have been more cautious, and less ready to assume friendly relations with a stranger.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

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

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

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

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT HERBERT RANDOLPH.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

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

From this reading Moreover, his suspicions should have been excited by the two young fellows he saw on Wall Street, who appeared to be shadowing him.

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

From this reading His lack of prudence in this respect was almost inexcusable, inasmuch as he had been warned by Bob Hunter to look out for himself.

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

From this reading His lack of prudence in this respect was almost inexcusable, inasmuch as he had been warned by Bob Hunter to look out for himself.

someone who hunts game

From this reading His lack of prudence in this respect was almost inexcusable, inasmuch as he had been warned by Bob Hunter to look out for himself.

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

From this reading His lack of prudence in this respect was almost inexcusable, inasmuch as he had been warned by Bob Hunter to look out for himself.

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From this reading His lack of prudence in this respect was almost inexcusable, inasmuch as he had been warned by Bob Hunter to look out for himself.

without excuse or justification

From this reading His lack of prudence in this respect was almost inexcusable, inasmuch as he had been warned by Bob Hunter to look out for himself.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading His lack of prudence in this respect was almost inexcusable, inasmuch as he had been warned by Bob Hunter to look out for himself.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He should have been more cautious, and less ready to assume friendly relations with a stranger.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading His lack of prudence in this respect was almost inexcusable, inasmuch as he had been warned by Bob Hunter to look out for himself.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

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

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, his suspicions should have been excited by the two young fellows he saw on Wall Street, who appeared to be shadowing him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His lack of prudence in this respect was almost inexcusable, inasmuch as he had been warned by Bob Hunter to look out for himself.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading His lack of prudence in this respect was almost inexcusable, inasmuch as he had been warned by Bob Hunter to look out for himself.

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From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT HERBERT RANDOLPH.

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

From this reading He should have been more cautious, and less ready to assume friendly relations with a stranger.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading He should have been more cautious, and less ready to assume friendly relations with a stranger.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading His lack of prudence in this respect was almost inexcusable, inasmuch as he had been warned by Bob Hunter to look out for himself.

cut with a saw

From this reading Moreover, his suspicions should have been excited by the two young fellows he saw on Wall Street, who appeared to be shadowing him.

An advanced language learning technique where a student repeats speech immediately after hearing it.

From this reading Moreover, his suspicions should have been excited by the two young fellows he saw on Wall Street, who appeared to be shadowing him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He should have been more cautious, and less ready to assume friendly relations with a stranger.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT HERBERT RANDOLPH.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Moreover, his suspicions should have been excited by the two young fellows he saw on Wall Street, who appeared to be shadowing him.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Moreover, his suspicions should have been excited by the two young fellows he saw on Wall Street, who appeared to be shadowing him.

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

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

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

From this reading His lack of prudence in this respect was almost inexcusable, inasmuch as he had been warned by Bob Hunter to look out for himself.

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

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

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

From this reading Moreover, his suspicions should have been excited by the two young fellows he saw on Wall Street, who appeared to be shadowing him.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Moreover, his suspicions should have been excited by the two young fellows he saw on Wall Street, who appeared to be shadowing him.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading His lack of prudence in this respect was almost inexcusable, inasmuch as he had been warned by Bob Hunter to look out for himself.

marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

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

From this reading His lack of prudence in this respect was almost inexcusable, inasmuch as he had been warned by Bob Hunter to look out for himself.

which person or people

From this reading Moreover, his suspicions should have been excited by the two young fellows he saw on Wall Street, who appeared to be shadowing him.

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

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He should have been more cautious, and less ready to assume friendly relations with a stranger.

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

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.

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

From this reading Had our young hero been more wary, he would not have so easily fallen a victim to the deceit of the genial stranger whom he met on the Bowery.