Chapter XIX

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

From this reading A CRUSHING TROUBLE.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

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From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

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From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading But the shock which he had at first experienced was almost immediately followed by a thrill of exultation.

in addition

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

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

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

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

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the shock which he had at first experienced was almost immediately followed by a thrill of exultation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But the shock which he had at first experienced was almost immediately followed by a thrill of exultation.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

get the meaning of something

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

-ing form of “contest” — to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination

From this reading A CRUSHING TROUBLE.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading But the shock which he had at first experienced was almost immediately followed by a thrill of exultation.

a feeling of extreme joy

From this reading But the shock which he had at first experienced was almost immediately followed by a thrill of exultation.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

promote over another

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But the shock which he had at first experienced was almost immediately followed by a thrill of exultation.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

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

From this reading But the shock which he had at first experienced was almost immediately followed by a thrill of exultation.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

the act of departing

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

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

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

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

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

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

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

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

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

a United States writer of science fiction and founder of Scientology (1911-1986)

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

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

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading But the shock which he had at first experienced was almost immediately followed by a thrill of exultation.

commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

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

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

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

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

not any; not one

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

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

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

on one occasion

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

by chance

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

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

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

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

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

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

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading But the shock which he had at first experienced was almost immediately followed by a thrill of exultation.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

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

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He also had heard of the Mannings’ return from Rome, and, knowing how fond of her cousins Allison had always been, he had not a doubt that she had fled to them for protection and assistance.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading But the shock which he had at first experienced was almost immediately followed by a thrill of exultation.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.

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

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

a source of difficulty

From this reading A CRUSHING TROUBLE.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

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

From this reading But the shock which he had at first experienced was almost immediately followed by a thrill of exultation.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading John Hubbard sat like one stunned, upon realizing the full import of what he had read of Allison’s probable fate, and at once he seemed to comprehend her object in going to Boston.

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

From this reading But the shock which he had at first experienced was almost immediately followed by a thrill of exultation.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “That settles everything,” he muttered; “I shall now have no fear of her contesting Mrs. Adam Brewster’s claims, on the ground that a will was made in her favor, and thus, perhaps, securing a division of the property.