Chapter IV

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

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.

in addition

From this reading His services for France were ended also; and he was keenly interested in his own emotions as he touched the bell on the front door of the Phayre house.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

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

From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

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

From this reading His services for France were ended also; and he was keenly interested in his own emotions as he touched the bell on the front door of the Phayre house.

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

From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.

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

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading His services for France were ended also; and he was keenly interested in his own emotions as he touched the bell on the front door of the Phayre house.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading THE LETTER WITH THE TSARINA'S SEAL John Manners was not the messenger bringing the pearls.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

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From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

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From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.

an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading His services for France were ended also; and he was keenly interested in his own emotions as he touched the bell on the front door of the Phayre house.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading His services for France were ended also; and he was keenly interested in his own emotions as he touched the bell on the front door of the Phayre house.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading His services for France were ended also; and he was keenly interested in his own emotions as he touched the bell on the front door of the Phayre house.

-ing form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.

divisible by two

From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.

a member of a people living in southern Benin and Togo and southeastern Ghana

From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading His services for France were ended also; and he was keenly interested in his own emotions as he touched the bell on the front door of the Phayre house.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading His services for France were ended also; and he was keenly interested in his own emotions as he touched the bell on the front door of the Phayre house.

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

From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.

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

From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.

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

From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

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

From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

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

From this reading His services for France were ended also; and he was keenly interested in his own emotions as he touched the bell on the front door of the Phayre house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading His services for France were ended also; and he was keenly interested in his own emotions as he touched the bell on the front door of the Phayre house.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.

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

From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading His services for France were ended also; and he was keenly interested in his own emotions as he touched the bell on the front door of the Phayre house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE LETTER WITH THE TSARINA'S SEAL John Manners was not the messenger bringing the pearls.

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From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading His services for France were ended also; and he was keenly interested in his own emotions as he touched the bell on the front door of the Phayre house.

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 He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

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

From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

young sheep

From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE LETTER WITH THE TSARINA'S SEAL John Manners was not the messenger bringing the pearls.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

social deportment

From this reading THE LETTER WITH THE TSARINA'S SEAL John Manners was not the messenger bringing the pearls.

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From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

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

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

a person who carries a message

From this reading THE LETTER WITH THE TSARINA'S SEAL John Manners was not the messenger bringing the pearls.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

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

From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE LETTER WITH THE TSARINA'S SEAL John Manners was not the messenger bringing the pearls.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His services for France were ended also; and he was keenly interested in his own emotions as he touched the bell on the front door of the Phayre house.

plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading THE LETTER WITH THE TSARINA'S SEAL John Manners was not the messenger bringing the pearls.

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From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.

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

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading THE LETTER WITH THE TSARINA'S SEAL John Manners was not the messenger bringing the pearls.

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

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

transport commercially

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a mere coincidence that he should be on the same ship with Monsieur Mayen's messenger, for with the return of Mayen from Russia, Manners' friendly services for the Duke came to an end.

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

From this reading THE LETTER WITH THE TSARINA'S SEAL John Manners was not the messenger bringing the pearls.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.

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

From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

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

From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.

having come into contact

From this reading His services for France were ended also; and he was keenly interested in his own emotions as he touched the bell on the front door of the Phayre house.

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From this reading THE LETTER WITH THE TSARINA'S SEAL John Manners was not the messenger bringing the pearls.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He knew more about those pearls than he wanted to know, for he had been in love with Juliet Phayre before he began to like Claremanagh--to like him in spite of himself, in spite of natural jealousy, and in spite of prejudice.

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

From this reading THE LETTER WITH THE TSARINA'S SEAL John Manners was not the messenger bringing the pearls.

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

From this reading His services for France were ended also; and he was keenly interested in his own emotions as he touched the bell on the front door of the Phayre house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE LETTER WITH THE TSARINA'S SEAL John Manners was not the messenger bringing the pearls.

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

From this reading Even if he had been asked to bring them, he would not have accepted the responsibility of escorting Claremanagh's "ewe lamb" across the Atlantic.