Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading A STRANGE REVELATION.

the state of being absent

From this reading But he was kept in ignorance of what these operations were, and the absence of any visible results tended to imbue him with a feeling of despondency.

later than; following

From this reading Week after week of the dreary winter passed, and Karl Zikoff still went through the dull routine of his life as a music-teacher.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

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

From this reading Week after week of the dreary winter passed, and Karl Zikoff still went through the dull routine of his life as a music-teacher.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But he was kept in ignorance of what these operations were, and the absence of any visible results tended to imbue him with a feeling of despondency.

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

From this reading Week after week of the dreary winter passed, and Karl Zikoff still went through the dull routine of his life as a music-teacher.

giving confidence

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

rid of obstructions

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

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

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless

From this reading But he was kept in ignorance of what these operations were, and the absence of any visible results tended to imbue him with a feeling of despondency.

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Week after week of the dreary winter passed, and Karl Zikoff still went through the dull routine of his life as a music-teacher.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Week after week of the dreary winter passed, and Karl Zikoff still went through the dull routine of his life as a music-teacher.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading But he was kept in ignorance of what these operations were, and the absence of any visible results tended to imbue him with a feeling of despondency.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

a person of German nationality

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

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

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

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

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

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

From this reading Week after week of the dreary winter passed, and Karl Zikoff still went through the dull routine of his life as a music-teacher.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading But he was kept in ignorance of what these operations were, and the absence of any visible results tended to imbue him with a feeling of despondency.

spread or diffuse through

From this reading But he was kept in ignorance of what these operations were, and the absence of any visible results tended to imbue him with a feeling of despondency.

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

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

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From this reading Week after week of the dreary winter passed, and Karl Zikoff still went through the dull routine of his life as a music-teacher.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading But he was kept in ignorance of what these operations were, and the absence of any visible results tended to imbue him with a feeling of despondency.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

the literary culture

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Week after week of the dreary winter passed, and Karl Zikoff still went through the dull routine of his life as a music-teacher.

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

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

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From this reading Week after week of the dreary winter passed, and Karl Zikoff still went through the dull routine of his life as a music-teacher.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

occurring from time to time

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Week after week of the dreary winter passed, and Karl Zikoff still went through the dull routine of his life as a music-teacher.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Week after week of the dreary winter passed, and Karl Zikoff still went through the dull routine of his life as a music-teacher.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading But he was kept in ignorance of what these operations were, and the absence of any visible results tended to imbue him with a feeling of despondency.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading A STRANGE REVELATION.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading Week after week of the dreary winter passed, and Karl Zikoff still went through the dull routine of his life as a music-teacher.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

not in physical motion

From this reading Week after week of the dreary winter passed, and Karl Zikoff still went through the dull routine of his life as a music-teacher.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A STRANGE REVELATION.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading But he was kept in ignorance of what these operations were, and the absence of any visible results tended to imbue him with a feeling of despondency.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

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

From this reading Week after week of the dreary winter passed, and Karl Zikoff still went through the dull routine of his life as a music-teacher.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But he was kept in ignorance of what these operations were, and the absence of any visible results tended to imbue him with a feeling of despondency.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Week after week of the dreary winter passed, and Karl Zikoff still went through the dull routine of his life as a music-teacher.

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

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading But he was kept in ignorance of what these operations were, and the absence of any visible results tended to imbue him with a feeling of despondency.

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

From this reading But little progress was made that he could see in the investigation that was to clear his name from the infamous stain that rested upon it.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Week after week of the dreary winter passed, and Karl Zikoff still went through the dull routine of his life as a music-teacher.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Week after week of the dreary winter passed, and Karl Zikoff still went through the dull routine of his life as a music-teacher.

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

From this reading But he was kept in ignorance of what these operations were, and the absence of any visible results tended to imbue him with a feeling of despondency.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But he was kept in ignorance of what these operations were, and the absence of any visible results tended to imbue him with a feeling of despondency.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Week after week of the dreary winter passed, and Karl Zikoff still went through the dull routine of his life as a music-teacher.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But he was kept in ignorance of what these operations were, and the absence of any visible results tended to imbue him with a feeling of despondency.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading He received occasional letters from Leonard, written in German, urging him to remain contented and hopeful, and assuring him that Mr. Stark was shrewd, discreet, and sure (although of necessity slow) in his operations.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Week after week of the dreary winter passed, and Karl Zikoff still went through the dull routine of his life as a music-teacher.