Chapter VIII

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

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

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

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

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

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

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

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

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

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

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

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

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

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He felt for his young brother keenly, so he said, but he had no further consolation to give him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The older priest was very much shocked by the recital.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

carefully weighed

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading He felt for his young brother keenly, so he said, but he had no further consolation to give him.

true confidential information

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt for his young brother keenly, so he said, but he had no further consolation to give him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He felt for his young brother keenly, so he said, but he had no further consolation to give him.

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading He felt for his young brother keenly, so he said, but he had no further consolation to give him.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He felt for his young brother keenly, so he said, but he had no further consolation to give him.

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

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

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

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

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From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

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

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

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

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

the act of designating or identifying something

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

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

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

and nothing more

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading He felt for his young brother keenly, so he said, but he had no further consolation to give him.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

go away from a place

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The older priest was very much shocked by the recital.

not any; not one

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The older priest was very much shocked by the recital.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading The older priest was very much shocked by the recital.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading The older priest was very much shocked by the recital.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

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

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

take up or begin anew

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He felt for his young brother keenly, so he said, but he had no further consolation to give him.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading The older priest was very much shocked by the recital.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He felt for his young brother keenly, so he said, but he had no further consolation to give him.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

that is looked for

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

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

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

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

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

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

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

a final peremptory demand

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

not turned

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

precisely as stated

From this reading The older priest was very much shocked by the recital.

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

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

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

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

From this reading He had no hope of obtaining a different opinion, but he considered it right, before he acted on his own responsibility, to leave no stone unturned to vindicate his idea of what was just and right.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

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

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Frederick Walcheren did not rest satisfied with the ultimatum which Father Tasker had passed on his conduct, with regard to what he had learned in the confessional.

the act of deducting from an employee's salary

From this reading As soon as Father Henniker was sufficiently recovered to be able to resume his duties, he sought an audience with him, and told him the whole story, carefully withholding any details that might lead to the identification of the parties concerned.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He felt for his young brother keenly, so he said, but he had no further consolation to give him.