Chapter XX

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

From this reading They saw that his capture was not probable, yet resolved not to break entirely with him, but to keep him as a reserve.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Henri Segel, although married, was much more promising.

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

From this reading This resulted from an understanding between mother and daughter.

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

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

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

From this reading They saw that his capture was not probable, yet resolved not to break entirely with him, but to keep him as a reserve.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

terminate

From this reading They saw that his capture was not probable, yet resolved not to break entirely with him, but to keep him as a reserve.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They saw that his capture was not probable, yet resolved not to break entirely with him, but to keep him as a reserve.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading They saw that his capture was not probable, yet resolved not to break entirely with him, but to keep him as a reserve.

past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

third-person singular of “cultivate” — foster the growth of

From this reading MUSE CULTIVATES THE RUSSIANS.

a female human offspring

From this reading This resulted from an understanding between mother and daughter.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading They saw that his capture was not probable, yet resolved not to break entirely with him, but to keep him as a reserve.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This resulted from an understanding between mother and daughter.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

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

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

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From this reading Henri Segel, although married, was much more promising.

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

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

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

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

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

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

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

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading They saw that his capture was not probable, yet resolved not to break entirely with him, but to keep him as a reserve.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Henri Segel, although married, was much more promising.

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

From this reading Henri Segel, although married, was much more promising.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading This resulted from an understanding between mother and daughter.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science

From this reading MUSE CULTIVATES THE RUSSIANS.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They saw that his capture was not probable, yet resolved not to break entirely with him, but to keep him as a reserve.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading They saw that his capture was not probable, yet resolved not to break entirely with him, but to keep him as a reserve.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading Henri Segel, although married, was much more promising.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading They saw that his capture was not probable, yet resolved not to break entirely with him, but to keep him as a reserve.

determined

From this reading They saw that his capture was not probable, yet resolved not to break entirely with him, but to keep him as a reserve.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading This resulted from an understanding between mother and daughter.

plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading MUSE CULTIVATES THE RUSSIANS.

cut with a saw

From this reading They saw that his capture was not probable, yet resolved not to break entirely with him, but to keep him as a reserve.

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From this reading Henri Segel, although married, was much more promising.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

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

From this reading MUSE CULTIVATES THE RUSSIANS.

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

From this reading They saw that his capture was not probable, yet resolved not to break entirely with him, but to keep him as a reserve.

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

From this reading This resulted from an understanding between mother and daughter.

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

From this reading They saw that his capture was not probable, yet resolved not to break entirely with him, but to keep him as a reserve.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading This resulted from an understanding between mother and daughter.

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

From this reading They saw that his capture was not probable, yet resolved not to break entirely with him, but to keep him as a reserve.

at the time that

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.

but in spite of that

From this reading They saw that his capture was not probable, yet resolved not to break entirely with him, but to keep him as a reserve.

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

From this reading Since the evening when Jacob had shown himself so much like Joseph in his interview with Muse, the relations between him and that young lady had gradually cooled.