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 All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

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

From this reading "Then you think that she may know ... that she may be able to tell us....?"

(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 All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

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

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading The two women and their son pressed round him and questioned him with breathless anxiety:

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

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

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

From this reading "Then you think that she may know ... that she may be able to tell us....?"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading All I say is that there was something in her behaviour during those hours that does not tally with her statements and with reality.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading The two women and their son pressed round him and questioned him with breathless anxiety:

a period of 100 years

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

the state of being certain

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

having something undesirable neutralized

From this reading He corrected himself: "I don't say yes and I don't say no.

with firmness

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

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

From this reading All I say is that there was something in her behaviour during those hours that does not tally with her statements and with reality.

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From this reading He corrected himself: "I don't say yes and I don't say no.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

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

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

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

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

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

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

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

From this reading All I say is that there was something in her behaviour during those hours that does not tally with her statements and with reality.

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

From this reading The two women and their son pressed round him and questioned him with breathless anxiety:

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

From this reading He corrected himself: "I don't say yes and I don't say no.

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

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading All I say is that there was something in her behaviour during those hours that does not tally with her statements and with reality.

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

From this reading He corrected himself: "I don't say yes and I don't say no.

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

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

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

From this reading All I say is that there was something in her behaviour during those hours that does not tally with her statements and with reality.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Then you think that she may know ... that she may be able to tell us....?"

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Then you think that she may know ... that she may be able to tell us....?"

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

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

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

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

not any; not one

From this reading He corrected himself: "I don't say yes and I don't say no.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All I say is that there was something in her behaviour during those hours that does not tally with her statements and with reality.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

compacted by ironing

From this reading The two women and their son pressed round him and questioned him with breathless anxiety:

one of four equal parts

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The two women and their son pressed round him and questioned him with breathless anxiety:

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading All I say is that there was something in her behaviour during those hours that does not tally with her statements and with reality.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The two women and their son pressed round him and questioned him with breathless anxiety:

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

express in words

From this reading He corrected himself: "I don't say yes and I don't say no.

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

From this reading "Then you think that she may know ... that she may be able to tell us....?"

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading All I say is that there was something in her behaviour during those hours that does not tally with her statements and with reality.

a male human offspring

From this reading The two women and their son pressed round him and questioned him with breathless anxiety:

plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading All I say is that there was something in her behaviour during those hours that does not tally with her statements and with reality.

a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading All I say is that there was something in her behaviour during those hours that does not tally with her statements and with reality.

express in words

From this reading "Then you think that she may know ... that she may be able to tell us....?"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

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

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The two women and their son pressed round him and questioned him with breathless anxiety:

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Then you think that she may know ... that she may be able to tell us....?"

in or at that place or location

From this reading All I say is that there was something in her behaviour during those hours that does not tally with her statements and with reality.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Then you think that she may know ... that she may be able to tell us....?"

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

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

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

From this reading "Then you think that she may know ... that she may be able to tell us....?"

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

From this reading The two women and their son pressed round him and questioned him with breathless anxiety:

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Then you think that she may know ... that she may be able to tell us....?"

precisely as stated

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

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

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

which person or people

From this reading All this he said decisively, as though he had been present during the night in question; and so great was his power of persuasion that from the very first he shook the certainty of those who for more than a quarter of a century had never doubted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The two women and their son pressed round him and questioned him with breathless anxiety:

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The two women and their son pressed round him and questioned him with breathless anxiety:

an affirmative

From this reading He corrected himself: "I don't say yes and I don't say no.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Then you think that she may know ... that she may be able to tell us....?"