Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading And he had spoken as a man who knew.

anew

From this reading VII Lady Sophia had said to Malling that if he went to the two services at St. Joseph's on the Sunday she would invite him to see her again.

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

From this reading And he had spoken as a man who knew.

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

From this reading And he had spoken as a man who knew.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading VII Lady Sophia had said to Malling that if he went to the two services at St. Joseph's on the Sunday she would invite him to see her again.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But if the man had stayed, what would have been the effect on the double?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But if the man had stayed, what would have been the effect on the double?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

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

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Malling sat till deep in the night pondering these things.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

increase twofold

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading But if the man had stayed, what would have been the effect on the double?

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

moving swiftly

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

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

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

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

From this reading And he had spoken as a man who knew.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

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

From this reading And he had spoken as a man who knew.

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

From this reading VII Lady Sophia had said to Malling that if he went to the two services at St. Joseph's on the Sunday she would invite him to see her again.

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

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

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

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

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

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

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

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

increase the likelihood of

From this reading VII Lady Sophia had said to Malling that if he went to the two services at St. Joseph's on the Sunday she would invite him to see her again.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

possessive form of “joseph” — leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading VII Lady Sophia had said to Malling that if he went to the two services at St. Joseph's on the Sunday she would invite him to see her again.

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 And he had spoken as a man who knew.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading VII Lady Sophia had said to Malling that if he went to the two services at St. Joseph's on the Sunday she would invite him to see her again.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

a unit of instruction

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

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

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

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From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

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

From this reading And he had spoken as a man who knew.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But if the man had stayed, what would have been the effect on the double?

and nothing more

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

by chance

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

in a persistent manner

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading Malling sat till deep in the night pondering these things.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading VII Lady Sophia had said to Malling that if he went to the two services at St. Joseph's on the Sunday she would invite him to see her again.

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

From this reading Malling sat till deep in the night pondering these things.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading VII Lady Sophia had said to Malling that if he went to the two services at St. Joseph's on the Sunday she would invite him to see her again.

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

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading VII Lady Sophia had said to Malling that if he went to the two services at St. Joseph's on the Sunday she would invite him to see her again.

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

From this reading VII Lady Sophia had said to Malling that if he went to the two services at St. Joseph's on the Sunday she would invite him to see her again.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

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From this reading VII Lady Sophia had said to Malling that if he went to the two services at St. Joseph's on the Sunday she would invite him to see her again.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading And he had spoken as a man who knew.

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From this reading VII Lady Sophia had said to Malling that if he went to the two services at St. Joseph's on the Sunday she would invite him to see her again.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading VII Lady Sophia had said to Malling that if he went to the two services at St. Joseph's on the Sunday she would invite him to see her again.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

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

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

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

From this reading Malling sat till deep in the night pondering these things.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Malling sat till deep in the night pondering these things.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

up to a particular time

From this reading Malling sat till deep in the night pondering these things.

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

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading VII Lady Sophia had said to Malling that if he went to the two services at St. Joseph's on the Sunday she would invite him to see her again.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading VII Lady Sophia had said to Malling that if he went to the two services at St. Joseph's on the Sunday she would invite him to see her again.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to Malling that he had spoken as might have delivered himself the man who had followed his double through the snow, who had looked in upon him by night from the garden, if he had faced, instead of flying from, the truth; if he had stayed, if he had persistently watched his double leading the life he had led, if he had learned a great lesson that perhaps only his double could teach him.

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

From this reading VII Lady Sophia had said to Malling that if he went to the two services at St. Joseph's on the Sunday she would invite him to see her again.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But if the man had stayed, what would have been the effect on the double?

which person or people

From this reading And he had spoken as a man who knew.

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

From this reading But if the man had stayed, what would have been the effect on the double?