Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Then, in a decisive voice, while his fingers toyed nervously with his monocle, he added, "I have resolved to end it once and for all."

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 Then, in a decisive voice, while his fingers toyed nervously with his monocle, he added, "I have resolved to end it once and for all."

(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 Then, in a decisive voice, while his fingers toyed nervously with his monocle, he added, "I have resolved to end it once and for all."

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

From this reading Then, in a decisive voice, while his fingers toyed nervously with his monocle, he added, "I have resolved to end it once and for all."

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "It must be done," answered Dr. Weirmarsh, who sat in the deep green leather arm-chair, with the tips of his fingers placed together.

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From this reading "It must be done," answered Dr. Weirmarsh, who sat in the deep green leather arm-chair, with the tips of his fingers placed together.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "You ask too much," he said.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

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

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

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From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The general glanced suspiciously at the door to reassure himself that it was closed.

a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

determining or having the power to determine an outcome

From this reading Then, in a decisive voice, while his fingers toyed nervously with his monocle, he added, "I have resolved to end it once and for all."

made known or openly avowed

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading "It must be done," answered Dr. Weirmarsh, who sat in the deep green leather arm-chair, with the tips of his fingers placed together.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The general glanced suspiciously at the door to reassure himself that it was closed.

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

From this reading "It must be done," answered Dr. Weirmarsh, who sat in the deep green leather arm-chair, with the tips of his fingers placed together.

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

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Then, in a decisive voice, while his fingers toyed nervously with his monocle, he added, "I have resolved to end it once and for all."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading "It must be done," answered Dr. Weirmarsh, who sat in the deep green leather arm-chair, with the tips of his fingers placed together.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then, in a decisive voice, while his fingers toyed nervously with his monocle, he added, "I have resolved to end it once and for all."

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The general glanced suspiciously at the door to reassure himself that it was closed.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The general glanced suspiciously at the door to reassure himself that it was closed.

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

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading "It must be done," answered Dr. Weirmarsh, who sat in the deep green leather arm-chair, with the tips of his fingers placed together.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Then, in a decisive voice, while his fingers toyed nervously with his monocle, he added, "I have resolved to end it once and for all."

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

From this reading "You ask too much," he said.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

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

From this reading The general glanced suspiciously at the door to reassure himself that it was closed.

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

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

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

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

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

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

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

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading "It must be done," answered Dr. Weirmarsh, who sat in the deep green leather arm-chair, with the tips of his fingers placed together.

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

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

A single round eyeglass kept in position by the muscles around the eye, worn by gentleman aristocrats.

From this reading Then, in a decisive voice, while his fingers toyed nervously with his monocle, he added, "I have resolved to end it once and for all."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "You ask too much," he said.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "It must be done," answered Dr. Weirmarsh, who sat in the deep green leather arm-chair, with the tips of his fingers placed together.

in an anxiously nervous manner

From this reading Then, in a decisive voice, while his fingers toyed nervously with his monocle, he added, "I have resolved to end it once and for all."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

the middle of the day

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "It must be done," answered Dr. Weirmarsh, who sat in the deep green leather arm-chair, with the tips of his fingers placed together.

on one occasion

From this reading Then, in a decisive voice, while his fingers toyed nervously with his monocle, he added, "I have resolved to end it once and for all."

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading "It must be done," answered Dr. Weirmarsh, who sat in the deep green leather arm-chair, with the tips of his fingers placed together.

cause to feel sure; give reassurance to

From this reading The general glanced suspiciously at the door to reassure himself that it was closed.

determined

From this reading Then, in a decisive voice, while his fingers toyed nervously with his monocle, he added, "I have resolved to end it once and for all."

third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You ask too much," he said.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "It must be done," answered Dr. Weirmarsh, who sat in the deep green leather arm-chair, with the tips of his fingers placed together.

term of address for a man

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

having a supporting base

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

with suspicion

From this reading The general glanced suspiciously at the door to reassure himself that it was closed.

express in words

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The general glanced suspiciously at the door to reassure himself that it was closed.

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

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, in a decisive voice, while his fingers toyed nervously with his monocle, he added, "I have resolved to end it once and for all."

plural of “tip” — the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading "It must be done," answered Dr. Weirmarsh, who sat in the deep green leather arm-chair, with the tips of his fingers placed together.

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

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "It must be done," answered Dr. Weirmarsh, who sat in the deep green leather arm-chair, with the tips of his fingers placed together.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

past form of “toy” — behave carelessly or indifferently

From this reading Then, in a decisive voice, while his fingers toyed nervously with his monocle, he added, "I have resolved to end it once and for all."

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Then, in a decisive voice, while his fingers toyed nervously with his monocle, he added, "I have resolved to end it once and for all."

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

From this reading The general glanced suspiciously at the door to reassure himself that it was closed.

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

From this reading "It must be done," answered Dr. Weirmarsh, who sat in the deep green leather arm-chair, with the tips of his fingers placed together.

during the time that

From this reading Then, in a decisive voice, while his fingers toyed nervously with his monocle, he added, "I have resolved to end it once and for all."

which person or people

From this reading "It must be done," answered Dr. Weirmarsh, who sat in the deep green leather arm-chair, with the tips of his fingers placed together.

in the company of; together with

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading REVEALS TEMPTATION "I TELL you it can't be done--the risk is far too great!" declared Sir Hugh Elcombe, standing with his back to the fireplace in his cosy little den in Hill Street at noon next day.