Chapter XX · Chapter 20

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The sight of his mother's face, added to the stress of the scene through which he was passing, was affecting his iron nerves in spite of himself.

arousing affect

From this reading The sight of his mother's face, added to the stress of the scene through which he was passing, was affecting his iron nerves in spite of himself.

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

From this reading Paul's mother was immediately removed, and the order of the day was resumed.

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

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading For some time, however, Paul was unable to give due attention to what was taking place.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

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

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Paul's mother was immediately removed, and the order of the day was resumed.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading For some time, however, Paul was unable to give due attention to what was taking place.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.

called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The sight of his mother's face, added to the stress of the scene through which he was passing, was affecting his iron nerves in spite of himself.

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

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For some time, however, Paul was unable to give due attention to what was taking place.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading For some time, however, Paul was unable to give due attention to what was taking place.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

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

From this reading The sight of his mother's face, added to the stress of the scene through which he was passing, was affecting his iron nerves in spite of himself.

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

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.

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

From this reading The sight of his mother's face, added to the stress of the scene through which he was passing, was affecting his iron nerves in spite of himself.

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

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading For some time, however, Paul was unable to give due attention to what was taking place.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Paul's mother was immediately removed, and the order of the day was resumed.

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

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The sight of his mother's face, added to the stress of the scene through which he was passing, was affecting his iron nerves in spite of himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

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

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Paul's mother was immediately removed, and the order of the day was resumed.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The sight of his mother's face, added to the stress of the scene through which he was passing, was affecting his iron nerves in spite of himself.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading The sight of his mother's face, added to the stress of the scene through which he was passing, was affecting his iron nerves in spite of himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Paul's mother was immediately removed, and the order of the day was resumed.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Paul's mother was immediately removed, and the order of the day was resumed.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The sight of his mother's face, added to the stress of the scene through which he was passing, was affecting his iron nerves in spite of himself.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Paul's mother was immediately removed, and the order of the day was resumed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For some time, however, Paul was unable to give due attention to what was taking place.

in the near future

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.

with speed

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Paul's mother was immediately removed, and the order of the day was resumed.

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

From this reading Paul's mother was immediately removed, and the order of the day was resumed.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The sight of his mother's face, added to the stress of the scene through which he was passing, was affecting his iron nerves in spite of himself.

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

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The sight of his mother's face, added to the stress of the scene through which he was passing, was affecting his iron nerves in spite of himself.

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

From this reading For some time, however, Paul was unable to give due attention to what was taking place.

a person, without saying who

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The sight of his mother's face, added to the stress of the scene through which he was passing, was affecting his iron nerves in spite of himself.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading The sight of his mother's face, added to the stress of the scene through which he was passing, was affecting his iron nerves in spite of himself.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading For some time, however, Paul was unable to give due attention to what was taking place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.

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

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The sight of his mother's face, added to the stress of the scene through which he was passing, was affecting his iron nerves in spite of himself.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For some time, however, Paul was unable to give due attention to what was taking place.

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

From this reading For some time, however, Paul was unable to give due attention to what was taking place.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading For some time, however, Paul was unable to give due attention to what was taking place.

precisely as stated

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

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

From this reading PAUL DISCOVERS HIS FATHER As may be imagined, the sensation in the court was very great, but it quickly died away.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading For some time, however, Paul was unable to give due attention to what was taking place.

at the time that

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.

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

From this reading The sight of his mother's face, added to the stress of the scene through which he was passing, was affecting his iron nerves in spite of himself.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Presently, however, when someone whispered to him, saying that his mother was quite recovered, he seemed more at ease, and was able to devote his attention to the evidence which was being elicited from the witnesses.