Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He had learnt to face his fellow-creatures in the act of oratory, and to hear the sound of his own voice in a silent assembly, without trembling from head to foot.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading The prospect of addressing a new audience, with their sympathies probably against him at the outset, had its terrors undoubtedly.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The prospect of addressing a new audience, with their sympathies probably against him at the outset, had its terrors undoubtedly.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

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From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Thanks to his American education (as Rufus had supposed), he had not been without practice in the art of public speaking.

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

From this reading He had learnt to face his fellow-creatures in the act of oratory, and to hear the sound of his own voice in a silent assembly, without trembling from head to foot.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Thanks to his American education (as Rufus had supposed), he had not been without practice in the art of public speaking.

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

From this reading Thanks to his American education (as Rufus had supposed), he had not been without practice in the art of public speaking.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading He had learnt to face his fellow-creatures in the act of oratory, and to hear the sound of his own voice in a silent assembly, without trembling from head to foot.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The prospect of addressing a new audience, with their sympathies probably against him at the outset, had its terrors undoubtedly.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading The prospect of addressing a new audience, with their sympathies probably against him at the outset, had its terrors undoubtedly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Thanks to his American education (as Rufus had supposed), he had not been without practice in the art of public speaking.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading English newspapers were regularly sent to Tadmor, and English politics were frequently discussed in the little parliament of the Community.

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading English newspapers were regularly sent to Tadmor, and English politics were frequently discussed in the little parliament of the Community.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Thanks to his American education (as Rufus had supposed), he had not been without practice in the art of public speaking.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading English newspapers were regularly sent to Tadmor, and English politics were frequently discussed in the little parliament of the Community.

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

From this reading He had learnt to face his fellow-creatures in the act of oratory, and to hear the sound of his own voice in a silent assembly, without trembling from head to foot.

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

From this reading He had learnt to face his fellow-creatures in the act of oratory, and to hear the sound of his own voice in a silent assembly, without trembling from head to foot.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He had learnt to face his fellow-creatures in the act of oratory, and to hear the sound of his own voice in a silent assembly, without trembling from head to foot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

with official authorization

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

many times at short intervals

From this reading English newspapers were regularly sent to Tadmor, and English politics were frequently discussed in the little parliament of the Community.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had learnt to face his fellow-creatures in the act of oratory, and to hear the sound of his own voice in a silent assembly, without trembling from head to foot.

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

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

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

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He had learnt to face his fellow-creatures in the act of oratory, and to hear the sound of his own voice in a silent assembly, without trembling from head to foot.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He had learnt to face his fellow-creatures in the act of oratory, and to hear the sound of his own voice in a silent assembly, without trembling from head to foot.

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

From this reading The prospect of addressing a new audience, with their sympathies probably against him at the outset, had its terrors undoubtedly.

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

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

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

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

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

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The prospect of addressing a new audience, with their sympathies probably against him at the outset, had its terrors undoubtedly.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading He had learnt to face his fellow-creatures in the act of oratory, and to hear the sound of his own voice in a silent assembly, without trembling from head to foot.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

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

From this reading English newspapers were regularly sent to Tadmor, and English politics were frequently discussed in the little parliament of the Community.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The prospect of addressing a new audience, with their sympathies probably against him at the outset, had its terrors undoubtedly.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading English newspapers were regularly sent to Tadmor, and English politics were frequently discussed in the little parliament of the Community.

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

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Thanks to his American education (as Rufus had supposed), he had not been without practice in the art of public speaking.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thanks to his American education (as Rufus had supposed), he had not been without practice in the art of public speaking.

addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)

From this reading He had learnt to face his fellow-creatures in the act of oratory, and to hear the sound of his own voice in a silent assembly, without trembling from head to foot.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading The prospect of addressing a new audience, with their sympathies probably against him at the outset, had its terrors undoubtedly.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had learnt to face his fellow-creatures in the act of oratory, and to hear the sound of his own voice in a silent assembly, without trembling from head to foot.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading English newspapers were regularly sent to Tadmor, and English politics were frequently discussed in the little parliament of the Community.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading English newspapers were regularly sent to Tadmor, and English politics were frequently discussed in the little parliament of the Community.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Thanks to his American education (as Rufus had supposed), he had not been without practice in the art of public speaking.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading The prospect of addressing a new audience, with their sympathies probably against him at the outset, had its terrors undoubtedly.

the possibility of future success

From this reading The prospect of addressing a new audience, with their sympathies probably against him at the outset, had its terrors undoubtedly.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Thanks to his American education (as Rufus had supposed), he had not been without practice in the art of public speaking.

in a regular manner

From this reading English newspapers were regularly sent to Tadmor, and English politics were frequently discussed in the little parliament of the Community.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

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

From this reading Thanks to his American education (as Rufus had supposed), he had not been without practice in the art of public speaking.

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

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading English newspapers were regularly sent to Tadmor, and English politics were frequently discussed in the little parliament of the Community.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading He had learnt to face his fellow-creatures in the act of oratory, and to hear the sound of his own voice in a silent assembly, without trembling from head to foot.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He had learnt to face his fellow-creatures in the act of oratory, and to hear the sound of his own voice in a silent assembly, without trembling from head to foot.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Thanks to his American education (as Rufus had supposed), he had not been without practice in the art of public speaking.

required or under orders

From this reading Thanks to his American education (as Rufus had supposed), he had not been without practice in the art of public speaking.

plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading The prospect of addressing a new audience, with their sympathies probably against him at the outset, had its terrors undoubtedly.

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

From this reading English newspapers were regularly sent to Tadmor, and English politics were frequently discussed in the little parliament of the Community.

plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading The prospect of addressing a new audience, with their sympathies probably against him at the outset, had its terrors undoubtedly.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Thanks to his American education (as Rufus had supposed), he had not been without practice in the art of public speaking.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

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

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The prospect of addressing a new audience, with their sympathies probably against him at the outset, had its terrors undoubtedly.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

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

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

a shaky motion

From this reading He had learnt to face his fellow-creatures in the act of oratory, and to hear the sound of his own voice in a silent assembly, without trembling from head to foot.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading The prospect of addressing a new audience, with their sympathies probably against him at the outset, had its terrors undoubtedly.

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

From this reading He had learnt to face his fellow-creatures in the act of oratory, and to hear the sound of his own voice in a silent assembly, without trembling from head to foot.

possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

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

From this reading English newspapers were regularly sent to Tadmor, and English politics were frequently discussed in the little parliament of the Community.

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

From this reading Late that night Amelius sat alone in his room, making notes for the lecture which he had now formally engaged himself to deliver in a week’s time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The prospect of addressing a new audience, with their sympathies probably against him at the outset, had its terrors undoubtedly.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Thanks to his American education (as Rufus had supposed), he had not been without practice in the art of public speaking.