Chapter XXX

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From this reading Doubt engenders suspicion, and he came to the conclusion that Cromillian had decided to espouse Jack’s cause, and had taken him to Ajaccio so that he could meet with Bertha.

(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 Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

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

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

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

From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One night, Glynne, at his purchased friend’s suggestion, was put on guard.

plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

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From this reading Doubt engenders suspicion, and he came to the conclusion that Cromillian had decided to espouse Jack’s cause, and had taken him to Ajaccio so that he could meet with Bertha.

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

From this reading Doubt engenders suspicion, and he came to the conclusion that Cromillian had decided to espouse Jack’s cause, and had taken him to Ajaccio so that he could meet with Bertha.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Doubt engenders suspicion, and he came to the conclusion that Cromillian had decided to espouse Jack’s cause, and had taken him to Ajaccio so that he could meet with Bertha.

plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Doubt engenders suspicion, and he came to the conclusion that Cromillian had decided to espouse Jack’s cause, and had taken him to Ajaccio so that he could meet with Bertha.

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

From this reading Doubt engenders suspicion, and he came to the conclusion that Cromillian had decided to espouse Jack’s cause, and had taken him to Ajaccio so that he could meet with Bertha.

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From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Doubt engenders suspicion, and he came to the conclusion that Cromillian had decided to espouse Jack’s cause, and had taken him to Ajaccio so that he could meet with Bertha.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Doubt engenders suspicion, and he came to the conclusion that Cromillian had decided to espouse Jack’s cause, and had taken him to Ajaccio so that he could meet with Bertha.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading THE GARDEN OF EDEN.

third-person singular of “engender” — call forth

From this reading Doubt engenders suspicion, and he came to the conclusion that Cromillian had decided to espouse Jack’s cause, and had taken him to Ajaccio so that he could meet with Bertha.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading Doubt engenders suspicion, and he came to the conclusion that Cromillian had decided to espouse Jack’s cause, and had taken him to Ajaccio so that he could meet with Bertha.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

set up or found

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading One night, Glynne, at his purchased friend’s suggestion, was put on guard.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE GARDEN OF EDEN.

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From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

coins made of gold

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading One night, Glynne, at his purchased friend’s suggestion, was put on guard.

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

From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

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

From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

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

From this reading Doubt engenders suspicion, and he came to the conclusion that Cromillian had decided to espouse Jack’s cause, and had taken him to Ajaccio so that he could meet with Bertha.

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

From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

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

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading Doubt engenders suspicion, and he came to the conclusion that Cromillian had decided to espouse Jack’s cause, and had taken him to Ajaccio so that he could meet with Bertha.

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 Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

engage in

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

come together

From this reading Doubt engenders suspicion, and he came to the conclusion that Cromillian had decided to espouse Jack’s cause, and had taken him to Ajaccio so that he could meet with Bertha.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

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

From this reading One night, Glynne, at his purchased friend’s suggestion, was put on guard.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GARDEN OF EDEN.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One night, Glynne, at his purchased friend’s suggestion, was put on guard.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading One night, Glynne, at his purchased friend’s suggestion, was put on guard.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading One night, Glynne, at his purchased friend’s suggestion, was put on guard.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Doubt engenders suspicion, and he came to the conclusion that Cromillian had decided to espouse Jack’s cause, and had taken him to Ajaccio so that he could meet with Bertha.

in the near future

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading One night, Glynne, at his purchased friend’s suggestion, was put on guard.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Doubt engenders suspicion, and he came to the conclusion that Cromillian had decided to espouse Jack’s cause, and had taken him to Ajaccio so that he could meet with Bertha.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Doubt engenders suspicion, and he came to the conclusion that Cromillian had decided to espouse Jack’s cause, and had taken him to Ajaccio so that he could meet with Bertha.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

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

From this reading THE GARDEN OF EDEN.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

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

From this reading Doubt engenders suspicion, and he came to the conclusion that Cromillian had decided to espouse Jack’s cause, and had taken him to Ajaccio so that he could meet with Bertha.

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From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

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

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.

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

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

which person or people

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Glynne was well provided with money, and it was in that shape which passes current in all lands--honest gold coins; he did not have to look far before he found one of the bandits who was willing to make an exchange, and Glynne soon learned what he most wished to know--the shortest and safest road to Ajaccio.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thomas Glynne knew that Jack De Vinne had gone with Cromillian and his party, though he did not know for what purpose.