Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading The introduction had been a matter requiring patience.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading In fact, it is on that account that we are here.”

later than; following

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

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

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

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

From this reading In fact, it is on that account that we are here.”

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

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

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The introduction had been a matter requiring patience.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading For Captain Clubbe had known Frenchman since boyhood.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

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

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

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

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

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

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

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

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, it is on that account that we are here.”

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

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Captain Clubbe had known Frenchman since boyhood.

a person of French nationality

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

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

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

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

From this reading For Captain Clubbe had known Frenchman since boyhood.

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

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading In fact, it is on that account that we are here.”

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

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

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

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

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

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

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

From this reading In fact, it is on that account that we are here.”

a message received and understood

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading The introduction had been a matter requiring patience.

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

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

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 When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading For Captain Clubbe had known Frenchman since boyhood.

immediately past

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The introduction had been a matter requiring patience.

a particular point in time

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

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

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading The introduction had been a matter requiring patience.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading The introduction had been a matter requiring patience.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading For Captain Clubbe had known Frenchman since boyhood.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

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

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

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

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.

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

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In fact, it is on that account that we are here.”

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

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

at the time that

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

which person or people

From this reading When River Andrew stated that there were few at Farlingford who knew more of Frenchman than himself, it is to be presumed that he spoke by the letter, and under the reserve that Captain Clubbe was not at the moment on shore.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I understand,” said Dormer Colville to him two or three days after the arrival of “The Last Hope,” “that the Marquis de Gemosac cannot do better than apply to you for some information he desires to possess.