Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

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From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

a social or business relationship

From this reading "It implies affiliation with Américains in matters of business and of government!

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

Roman general who was governor of Britain and extended Roman rule north to the Firth of Forth (37-93)

From this reading "Gone over to the enemy means, my son, gone over to the enemy!" replied Agricola.

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From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

(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 FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

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

From this reading "It implies affiliation with Américains in matters of business and of government!

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

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Frowenfeld had asked on that earlier occasion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "It implies affiliation with Américains in matters of business and of government!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading "What do you intend to convey by that term?"

the act of discovering something

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What do you intend to convey by that term?"

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

an opposing military force

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

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

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

destroyed or killed

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading "It implies affiliation with Américains in matters of business and of government!

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

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

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

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

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

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

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

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

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

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading "It implies affiliation with Américains in matters of business and of government!

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

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading "What do you intend to convey by that term?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

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

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "It implies affiliation with Américains in matters of business and of government!

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "Gone over to the enemy means, my son, gone over to the enemy!" replied Agricola.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Gone over to the enemy means, my son, gone over to the enemy!" replied Agricola.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Frowenfeld had asked on that earlier occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Frowenfeld had asked on that earlier occasion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

above and across; more than

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Gone over to the enemy means, my son, gone over to the enemy!" replied Agricola.

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

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

a male human offspring

From this reading "Gone over to the enemy means, my son, gone over to the enemy!" replied Agricola.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading "What do you intend to convey by that term?"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

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

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

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

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

the act of using

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

anger produced by some annoying irritation

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

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

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What do you intend to convey by that term?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading FROWENFELD AT THE GRANDISSIME MANSION One afternoon--it seems to have been some time in June, and consequently earlier than Doctor Keene's return--the Grandissimes were set all a-tremble with vexation by the discovery that another of their number had, to use Agricola's expression, "gone over to the enemy,"--a phrase first applied by him to Honoré.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What do you intend to convey by that term?"