Chapter XIX

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

From this reading A TRUCE AND A PROMISE "Then you know my father?" asked Laurence, after the pause that followed the doctor's laconic remark.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Were you not on the point of taking your oath that you knew nothing about my father?"

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading "You astonish me by confessing to a former acquaintance with Squire Carrington.

later than; following

From this reading A TRUCE AND A PROMISE "Then you know my father?" asked Laurence, after the pause that followed the doctor's laconic remark.

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

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

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

From this reading A TRUCE AND A PROMISE "Then you know my father?" asked Laurence, after the pause that followed the doctor's laconic remark.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

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

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

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

From this reading A TRUCE AND A PROMISE "Then you know my father?" asked Laurence, after the pause that followed the doctor's laconic remark.

affect with wonder

From this reading "You astonish me by confessing to a former acquaintance with Squire Carrington.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "That I cannot say," responded Meadows, "but it seems like it, does it not?"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "You astonish me by confessing to a former acquaintance with Squire Carrington.

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From this reading "That I cannot say," responded Meadows, "but it seems like it, does it not?"

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From this reading "You astonish me by confessing to a former acquaintance with Squire Carrington.

-ing form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading "You astonish me by confessing to a former acquaintance with Squire Carrington.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading A TRUCE AND A PROMISE "Then you know my father?" asked Laurence, after the pause that followed the doctor's laconic remark.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "That I cannot say," responded Meadows, "but it seems like it, does it not?"

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

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

From this reading A TRUCE AND A PROMISE "Then you know my father?" asked Laurence, after the pause that followed the doctor's laconic remark.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

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

From this reading A TRUCE AND A PROMISE "Then you know my father?" asked Laurence, after the pause that followed the doctor's laconic remark.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading "You astonish me by confessing to a former acquaintance with Squire Carrington.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

the act of departing

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

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

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

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

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

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

From this reading "That I cannot say," responded Meadows, "but it seems like it, does it not?"

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

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "That I cannot say," responded Meadows, "but it seems like it, does it not?"

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 Were you not on the point of taking your oath that you knew nothing about my father?"

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

From this reading A TRUCE AND A PROMISE "Then you know my father?" asked Laurence, after the pause that followed the doctor's laconic remark.

brief and to the point; effectively cut short

From this reading A TRUCE AND A PROMISE "Then you know my father?" asked Laurence, after the pause that followed the doctor's laconic remark.

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

From this reading A TRUCE AND A PROMISE "Then you know my father?" asked Laurence, after the pause that followed the doctor's laconic remark.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "That I cannot say," responded Meadows, "but it seems like it, does it not?"

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "You astonish me by confessing to a former acquaintance with Squire Carrington.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading "That I cannot say," responded Meadows, "but it seems like it, does it not?"

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A TRUCE AND A PROMISE "Then you know my father?" asked Laurence, after the pause that followed the doctor's laconic remark.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "That I cannot say," responded Meadows, "but it seems like it, does it not?"

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Were you not on the point of taking your oath that you knew nothing about my father?"

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Were you not on the point of taking your oath that you knew nothing about my father?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Were you not on the point of taking your oath that you knew nothing about my father?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Were you not on the point of taking your oath that you knew nothing about my father?"

and nothing more

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading A TRUCE AND A PROMISE "Then you know my father?" asked Laurence, after the pause that followed the doctor's laconic remark.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Were you not on the point of taking your oath that you knew nothing about my father?"

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading A TRUCE AND A PROMISE "Then you know my father?" asked Laurence, after the pause that followed the doctor's laconic remark.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading A TRUCE AND A PROMISE "Then you know my father?" asked Laurence, after the pause that followed the doctor's laconic remark.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading "That I cannot say," responded Meadows, "but it seems like it, does it not?"

precisely, exactly

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

express in words

From this reading "That I cannot say," responded Meadows, "but it seems like it, does it not?"

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

From this reading "That I cannot say," responded Meadows, "but it seems like it, does it not?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading "You astonish me by confessing to a former acquaintance with Squire Carrington.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Were you not on the point of taking your oath that you knew nothing about my father?"

express in words

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A TRUCE AND A PROMISE "Then you know my father?" asked Laurence, after the pause that followed the doctor's laconic remark.

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

From this reading A TRUCE AND A PROMISE "Then you know my father?" asked Laurence, after the pause that followed the doctor's laconic remark.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A TRUCE AND A PROMISE "Then you know my father?" asked Laurence, after the pause that followed the doctor's laconic remark.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

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

From this reading "You astonish me by confessing to a former acquaintance with Squire Carrington.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading A TRUCE AND A PROMISE "Then you know my father?" asked Laurence, after the pause that followed the doctor's laconic remark.

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

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

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

From this reading Were you not on the point of taking your oath that you knew nothing about my father?"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "No, I was not going so far as that, I am only prepared to swear that I have had no hand in these attempts on your father's life, for I will tell frankly that I was almost confident I had met your father long before you told me that I was right in my description of his appearance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "You astonish me by confessing to a former acquaintance with Squire Carrington.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A TRUCE AND A PROMISE "Then you know my father?" asked Laurence, after the pause that followed the doctor's laconic remark.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Were you not on the point of taking your oath that you knew nothing about my father?"