Chapter XI

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

From this reading PURSUIT THE explanation of that coming of Daniel Meggison to the yacht is a very simple one.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading He felt that in all probability Byfield had but gone away to seek advice or assistance; Meggison began to think that after all the game had been played a little too boldly, and a little too extravagantly.

later than; following

From this reading He felt that in all probability Byfield had but gone away to seek advice or assistance; Meggison began to think that after all the game had been played a little too boldly, and a little too extravagantly.

(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 He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

past form of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm

From this reading The sudden going of Gilbert from the house, while it might have allayed the suspicions of a less cunning man than Meggison, only served to increase them in his case.

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

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Therefore he watched that young man with more anxiety than he really showed; despite the bravado he displayed, Meggison was really in deadly fear of what was to happen.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading He felt that in all probability Byfield had but gone away to seek advice or assistance; Meggison began to think that after all the game had been played a little too boldly, and a little too extravagantly.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He felt that in all probability Byfield had but gone away to seek advice or assistance; Meggison began to think that after all the game had been played a little too boldly, and a little too extravagantly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He felt that in all probability Byfield had but gone away to seek advice or assistance; Meggison began to think that after all the game had been played a little too boldly, and a little too extravagantly.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He felt that in all probability Byfield had but gone away to seek advice or assistance; Meggison began to think that after all the game had been played a little too boldly, and a little too extravagantly.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading He felt that in all probability Byfield had but gone away to seek advice or assistance; Meggison began to think that after all the game had been played a little too boldly, and a little too extravagantly.

a swaggering show of courage

From this reading Therefore he watched that young man with more anxiety than he really showed; despite the bravado he displayed, Meggison was really in deadly fear of what was to happen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He felt that in all probability Byfield had but gone away to seek advice or assistance; Meggison began to think that after all the game had been played a little too boldly, and a little too extravagantly.

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From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The sudden going of Gilbert from the house, while it might have allayed the suspicions of a less cunning man than Meggison, only served to increase them in his case.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading PURSUIT THE explanation of that coming of Daniel Meggison to the yacht is a very simple one.

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

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading The sudden going of Gilbert from the house, while it might have allayed the suspicions of a less cunning man than Meggison, only served to increase them in his case.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading PURSUIT THE explanation of that coming of Daniel Meggison to the yacht is a very simple one.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading Therefore he watched that young man with more anxiety than he really showed; despite the bravado he displayed, Meggison was really in deadly fear of what was to happen.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Therefore he watched that young man with more anxiety than he really showed; despite the bravado he displayed, Meggison was really in deadly fear of what was to happen.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Therefore he watched that young man with more anxiety than he really showed; despite the bravado he displayed, Meggison was really in deadly fear of what was to happen.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading PURSUIT THE explanation of that coming of Daniel Meggison to the yacht is a very simple one.

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

in an abundant manner

From this reading He felt that in all probability Byfield had but gone away to seek advice or assistance; Meggison began to think that after all the game had been played a little too boldly, and a little too extravagantly.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Therefore he watched that young man with more anxiety than he really showed; despite the bravado he displayed, Meggison was really in deadly fear of what was to happen.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt that in all probability Byfield had but gone away to seek advice or assistance; Meggison began to think that after all the game had been played a little too boldly, and a little too extravagantly.

throw with force or recklessness

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sudden going of Gilbert from the house, while it might have allayed the suspicions of a less cunning man than Meggison, only served to increase them in his case.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading The sudden going of Gilbert from the house, while it might have allayed the suspicions of a less cunning man than Meggison, only served to increase them in his case.

the act of departing

From this reading The sudden going of Gilbert from the house, while it might have allayed the suspicions of a less cunning man than Meggison, only served to increase them in his case.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He felt that in all probability Byfield had but gone away to seek advice or assistance; Meggison began to think that after all the game had been played a little too boldly, and a little too extravagantly.

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

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

come to pass

From this reading Therefore he watched that young man with more anxiety than he really showed; despite the bravado he displayed, Meggison was really in deadly fear of what was to happen.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The sudden going of Gilbert from the house, while it might have allayed the suspicions of a less cunning man than Meggison, only served to increase them in his case.

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

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

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

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

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

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The sudden going of Gilbert from the house, while it might have allayed the suspicions of a less cunning man than Meggison, only served to increase them in his case.

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

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

a quantity that is added

From this reading The sudden going of Gilbert from the house, while it might have allayed the suspicions of a less cunning man than Meggison, only served to increase them in his case.

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

From this reading PURSUIT THE explanation of that coming of Daniel Meggison to the yacht is a very simple one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sudden going of Gilbert from the house, while it might have allayed the suspicions of a less cunning man than Meggison, only served to increase them in his case.

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 had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

immediately past

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The sudden going of Gilbert from the house, while it might have allayed the suspicions of a less cunning man than Meggison, only served to increase them in his case.

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

From this reading He felt that in all probability Byfield had but gone away to seek advice or assistance; Meggison began to think that after all the game had been played a little too boldly, and a little too extravagantly.

for more time

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

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

From this reading Therefore he watched that young man with more anxiety than he really showed; despite the bravado he displayed, Meggison was really in deadly fear of what was to happen.

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From this reading PURSUIT THE explanation of that coming of Daniel Meggison to the yacht is a very simple one.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The sudden going of Gilbert from the house, while it might have allayed the suspicions of a less cunning man than Meggison, only served to increase them in his case.

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

From this reading Therefore he watched that young man with more anxiety than he really showed; despite the bravado he displayed, Meggison was really in deadly fear of what was to happen.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PURSUIT THE explanation of that coming of Daniel Meggison to the yacht is a very simple one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading PURSUIT THE explanation of that coming of Daniel Meggison to the yacht is a very simple one.

and nothing more

From this reading The sudden going of Gilbert from the house, while it might have allayed the suspicions of a less cunning man than Meggison, only served to increase them in his case.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He felt that in all probability Byfield had but gone away to seek advice or assistance; Meggison began to think that after all the game had been played a little too boldly, and a little too extravagantly.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading He felt that in all probability Byfield had but gone away to seek advice or assistance; Meggison began to think that after all the game had been played a little too boldly, and a little too extravagantly.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading PURSUIT THE explanation of that coming of Daniel Meggison to the yacht is a very simple one.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Therefore he watched that young man with more anxiety than he really showed; despite the bravado he displayed, Meggison was really in deadly fear of what was to happen.

try to get or reach

From this reading He felt that in all probability Byfield had but gone away to seek advice or assistance; Meggison began to think that after all the game had been played a little too boldly, and a little too extravagantly.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The sudden going of Gilbert from the house, while it might have allayed the suspicions of a less cunning man than Meggison, only served to increase them in his case.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Therefore he watched that young man with more anxiety than he really showed; despite the bravado he displayed, Meggison was really in deadly fear of what was to happen.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading PURSUIT THE explanation of that coming of Daniel Meggison to the yacht is a very simple one.

a male human offspring

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The sudden going of Gilbert from the house, while it might have allayed the suspicions of a less cunning man than Meggison, only served to increase them in his case.

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

From this reading The sudden going of Gilbert from the house, while it might have allayed the suspicions of a less cunning man than Meggison, only served to increase them in his case.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Therefore he watched that young man with more anxiety than he really showed; despite the bravado he displayed, Meggison was really in deadly fear of what was to happen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PURSUIT THE explanation of that coming of Daniel Meggison to the yacht is a very simple one.

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

From this reading PURSUIT THE explanation of that coming of Daniel Meggison to the yacht is a very simple one.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The sudden going of Gilbert from the house, while it might have allayed the suspicions of a less cunning man than Meggison, only served to increase them in his case.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore he watched that young man with more anxiety than he really showed; despite the bravado he displayed, Meggison was really in deadly fear of what was to happen.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He felt that in all probability Byfield had but gone away to seek advice or assistance; Meggison began to think that after all the game had been played a little too boldly, and a little too extravagantly.

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

From this reading PURSUIT THE explanation of that coming of Daniel Meggison to the yacht is a very simple one.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He felt that in all probability Byfield had but gone away to seek advice or assistance; Meggison began to think that after all the game had been played a little too boldly, and a little too extravagantly.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

precisely as stated

From this reading PURSUIT THE explanation of that coming of Daniel Meggison to the yacht is a very simple one.

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

From this reading Therefore he watched that young man with more anxiety than he really showed; despite the bravado he displayed, Meggison was really in deadly fear of what was to happen.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Therefore he watched that young man with more anxiety than he really showed; despite the bravado he displayed, Meggison was really in deadly fear of what was to happen.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Therefore he watched that young man with more anxiety than he really showed; despite the bravado he displayed, Meggison was really in deadly fear of what was to happen.

during the time that

From this reading The sudden going of Gilbert from the house, while it might have allayed the suspicions of a less cunning man than Meggison, only served to increase them in his case.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Therefore he watched that young man with more anxiety than he really showed; despite the bravado he displayed, Meggison was really in deadly fear of what was to happen.

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

From this reading He had seen for himself that the game could not last very much longer; he knew that in all probability Byfield would fling caution to the winds, and expose the trick that Meggison and his son were playing.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading PURSUIT THE explanation of that coming of Daniel Meggison to the yacht is a very simple one.

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

From this reading Therefore he watched that young man with more anxiety than he really showed; despite the bravado he displayed, Meggison was really in deadly fear of what was to happen.