Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AND THE RESULT A little later Brunford was wild with excitement.

(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 It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading All the same, Paul felt sure she had seen him, and her presence, even although she had become the fixed star of his life, strengthened his determination to get the better of her father in this fight.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AND THE RESULT A little later Brunford was wild with excitement.

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

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

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

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading All the same, Paul felt sure she had seen him, and her presence, even although she had become the fixed star of his life, strengthened his determination to get the better of her father in this fight.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading All the same, Paul felt sure she had seen him, and her presence, even although she had become the fixed star of his life, strengthened his determination to get the better of her father in this fight.

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From this reading Mr. Bolitho was spending all the time he possibly could in Brunford, while Mary Bolitho had resumed her work of canvassing the poorer streets.

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From this reading THE FIGHT AND THE RESULT A little later Brunford was wild with excitement.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

persuasion of voters in a political campaign

From this reading Mr. Bolitho was spending all the time he possibly could in Brunford, while Mary Bolitho had resumed her work of canvassing the poorer streets.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

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

From this reading Mr. Bolitho was spending all the time he possibly could in Brunford, while Mary Bolitho had resumed her work of canvassing the poorer streets.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading All the same, Paul felt sure she had seen him, and her presence, even although she had become the fixed star of his life, strengthened his determination to get the better of her father in this fight.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

divisible by two

From this reading All the same, Paul felt sure she had seen him, and her presence, even although she had become the fixed star of his life, strengthened his determination to get the better of her father in this fight.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading THE FIGHT AND THE RESULT A little later Brunford was wild with excitement.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading All the same, Paul felt sure she had seen him, and her presence, even although she had become the fixed star of his life, strengthened his determination to get the better of her father in this fight.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE FIGHT AND THE RESULT A little later Brunford was wild with excitement.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading All the same, Paul felt sure she had seen him, and her presence, even although she had become the fixed star of his life, strengthened his determination to get the better of her father in this fight.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading All the same, Paul felt sure she had seen him, and her presence, even although she had become the fixed star of his life, strengthened his determination to get the better of her father in this fight.

the act of departing

From this reading More than once Paul, in going round the town, had seen her, but she never looked toward him, and seemed to be utterly regardless of his presence.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

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

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

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

From this reading Mr. Bolitho was spending all the time he possibly could in Brunford, while Mary Bolitho had resumed her work of canvassing the poorer streets.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Bolitho was spending all the time he possibly could in Brunford, while Mary Bolitho had resumed her work of canvassing the poorer streets.

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

From this reading More than once Paul, in going round the town, had seen her, but she never looked toward him, and seemed to be utterly regardless of his presence.

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

From this reading More than once Paul, in going round the town, had seen her, but she never looked toward him, and seemed to be utterly regardless of his presence.

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

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

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

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE FIGHT AND THE RESULT A little later Brunford was wild with excitement.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading All the same, Paul felt sure she had seen him, and her presence, even although she had become the fixed star of his life, strengthened his determination to get the better of her father in this fight.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AND THE RESULT A little later Brunford was wild with excitement.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading More than once Paul, in going round the town, had seen her, but she never looked toward him, and seemed to be utterly regardless of his presence.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mr. Bolitho was spending all the time he possibly could in Brunford, while Mary Bolitho had resumed her work of canvassing the poorer streets.

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

From this reading More than once Paul, in going round the town, had seen her, but she never looked toward him, and seemed to be utterly regardless of his presence.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Bolitho was spending all the time he possibly could in Brunford, while Mary Bolitho had resumed her work of canvassing the poorer streets.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading More than once Paul, in going round the town, had seen her, but she never looked toward him, and seemed to be utterly regardless of his presence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Bolitho was spending all the time he possibly could in Brunford, while Mary Bolitho had resumed her work of canvassing the poorer streets.

on one occasion

From this reading More than once Paul, in going round the town, had seen her, but she never looked toward him, and seemed to be utterly regardless of his presence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading More than once Paul, in going round the town, had seen her, but she never looked toward him, and seemed to be utterly regardless of his presence.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Mr. Bolitho was spending all the time he possibly could in Brunford, while Mary Bolitho had resumed her work of canvassing the poorer streets.

by chance

From this reading Mr. Bolitho was spending all the time he possibly could in Brunford, while Mary Bolitho had resumed her work of canvassing the poorer streets.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading More than once Paul, in going round the town, had seen her, but she never looked toward him, and seemed to be utterly regardless of his presence.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading More than once Paul, in going round the town, had seen her, but she never looked toward him, and seemed to be utterly regardless of his presence.

past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE FIGHT AND THE RESULT A little later Brunford was wild with excitement.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Mr. Bolitho was spending all the time he possibly could in Brunford, while Mary Bolitho had resumed her work of canvassing the poorer streets.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading More than once Paul, in going round the town, had seen her, but she never looked toward him, and seemed to be utterly regardless of his presence.

Identical; not different.

From this reading All the same, Paul felt sure she had seen him, and her presence, even although she had become the fixed star of his life, strengthened his determination to get the better of her father in this fight.

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

From this reading More than once Paul, in going round the town, had seen her, but she never looked toward him, and seemed to be utterly regardless of his presence.

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

From this reading More than once Paul, in going round the town, had seen her, but she never looked toward him, and seemed to be utterly regardless of his presence.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading More than once Paul, in going round the town, had seen her, but she never looked toward him, and seemed to be utterly regardless of his presence.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading Mr. Bolitho was spending all the time he possibly could in Brunford, while Mary Bolitho had resumed her work of canvassing the poorer streets.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading All the same, Paul felt sure she had seen him, and her presence, even although she had become the fixed star of his life, strengthened his determination to get the better of her father in this fight.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Mr. Bolitho was spending all the time he possibly could in Brunford, while Mary Bolitho had resumed her work of canvassing the poorer streets.

given added strength or support

From this reading All the same, Paul felt sure she had seen him, and her presence, even although she had become the fixed star of his life, strengthened his determination to get the better of her father in this fight.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading All the same, Paul felt sure she had seen him, and her presence, even although she had become the fixed star of his life, strengthened his determination to get the better of her father in this fight.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading More than once Paul, in going round the town, had seen her, but she never looked toward him, and seemed to be utterly regardless of his presence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AND THE RESULT A little later Brunford was wild with excitement.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

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

From this reading All the same, Paul felt sure she had seen him, and her presence, even although she had become the fixed star of his life, strengthened his determination to get the better of her father in this fight.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. Bolitho was spending all the time he possibly could in Brunford, while Mary Bolitho had resumed her work of canvassing the poorer streets.

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

From this reading More than once Paul, in going round the town, had seen her, but she never looked toward him, and seemed to be utterly regardless of his presence.

in the direction of

From this reading More than once Paul, in going round the town, had seen her, but she never looked toward him, and seemed to be utterly regardless of his presence.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading More than once Paul, in going round the town, had seen her, but she never looked toward him, and seemed to be utterly regardless of his presence.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading More than once Paul, in going round the town, had seen her, but she never looked toward him, and seemed to be utterly regardless of his presence.

precisely as stated

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT AND THE RESULT A little later Brunford was wild with excitement.

during the time that

From this reading Mr. Bolitho was spending all the time he possibly could in Brunford, while Mary Bolitho had resumed her work of canvassing the poorer streets.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading THE FIGHT AND THE RESULT A little later Brunford was wild with excitement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FIGHT AND THE RESULT A little later Brunford was wild with excitement.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Mr. Bolitho was spending all the time he possibly could in Brunford, while Mary Bolitho had resumed her work of canvassing the poorer streets.

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

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.

but in spite of that

From this reading It is true the Government had not yet resigned, and as a consequence the General Election was not yet upon them, but all felt that there was a crisis in the political situation, and that the battle would be a very keen one indeed.