Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

any specific behavior

From this reading Whether his suspicions and activity in seeking Nancy had precipitated their plans, his unexpected capture seemed to embarrass his captors as much as it did himself.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

later than; following

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

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

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

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

From this reading Whether his suspicions and activity in seeking Nancy had precipitated their plans, his unexpected capture seemed to embarrass his captors as much as it did himself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At least, he gathered this from Madame de la Fontaine's conversation.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

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

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals

From this reading Whether his suspicions and activity in seeking Nancy had precipitated their plans, his unexpected capture seemed to embarrass his captors as much as it did himself.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Whether his suspicions and activity in seeking Nancy had precipitated their plans, his unexpected capture seemed to embarrass his captors as much as it did himself.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading At least, he gathered this from Madame de la Fontaine's conversation.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

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From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

characterized by great determination

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

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

From this reading Whether his suspicions and activity in seeking Nancy had precipitated their plans, his unexpected capture seemed to embarrass his captors as much as it did himself.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

From this reading Whether his suspicions and activity in seeking Nancy had precipitated their plans, his unexpected capture seemed to embarrass his captors as much as it did himself.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

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From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

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

From this reading At least, he gathered this from Madame de la Fontaine's conversation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At least, he gathered this from Madame de la Fontaine's conversation.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

brought together in one place

From this reading At least, he gathered this from Madame de la Fontaine's conversation.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

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

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

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

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

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

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

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

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

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

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

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

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whether his suspicions and activity in seeking Nancy had precipitated their plans, his unexpected capture seemed to embarrass his captors as much as it did himself.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading At least, he gathered this from Madame de la Fontaine's conversation.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Whether his suspicions and activity in seeking Nancy had precipitated their plans, his unexpected capture seemed to embarrass his captors as much as it did himself.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading Whether his suspicions and activity in seeking Nancy had precipitated their plans, his unexpected capture seemed to embarrass his captors as much as it did himself.

not any; not one

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

above and across; more than

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Whether his suspicions and activity in seeking Nancy had precipitated their plans, his unexpected capture seemed to embarrass his captors as much as it did himself.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

past form of “precipitate” — bring about abruptly

From this reading Whether his suspicions and activity in seeking Nancy had precipitated their plans, his unexpected capture seemed to embarrass his captors as much as it did himself.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

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

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

the act of searching for something

From this reading Whether his suspicions and activity in seeking Nancy had precipitated their plans, his unexpected capture seemed to embarrass his captors as much as it did himself.

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

From this reading Whether his suspicions and activity in seeking Nancy had precipitated their plans, his unexpected capture seemed to embarrass his captors as much as it did himself.

take hold of; grab

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Whether his suspicions and activity in seeking Nancy had precipitated their plans, his unexpected capture seemed to embarrass his captors as much as it did himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

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

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At least, he gathered this from Madame de la Fontaine's conversation.

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

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Whether his suspicions and activity in seeking Nancy had precipitated their plans, his unexpected capture seemed to embarrass his captors as much as it did himself.

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

From this reading There could be no doubt that the conspirators, for such he had come to call them to himself, were determined and desperate enough to go to any lengths in accomplishing their designs.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whatever might be the motive of the lady's proposed confidence, poor Frost could see nothing for it but to await their disclosure and then seize whatever advantage they might open to him.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether his suspicions and activity in seeking Nancy had precipitated their plans, his unexpected capture seemed to embarrass his captors as much as it did himself.

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

From this reading MADAME DE LA FONTAINE For several hours after his return to the little cabin Dan had ample leisure in which to think over his extraordinary interview.