Chapter VI

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

From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Dane, knowing the iron-master's opinions, surmised that Chatterton would not have blamed him had he frankly related all that had passed; but he had pledged himself to secrecy, and it never occurred to him to break his promise.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

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

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

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

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Dane, knowing the iron-master's opinions, surmised that Chatterton would not have blamed him had he frankly related all that had passed; but he had pledged himself to secrecy, and it never occurred to him to break his promise.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

terminate

From this reading Dane, knowing the iron-master's opinions, surmised that Chatterton would not have blamed him had he frankly related all that had passed; but he had pledged himself to secrecy, and it never occurred to him to break his promise.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

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From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

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

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

a native or inhabitant of Denmark

From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

possessive form of “dane” — a native or inhabitant of Denmark

From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

not as far along as normal in development

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

the act of departing

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

secured with bastions or fortifications

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

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

From this reading Dane, knowing the iron-master's opinions, surmised that Chatterton would not have blamed him had he frankly related all that had passed; but he had pledged himself to secrecy, and it never occurred to him to break his promise.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

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 Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

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

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Dane, knowing the iron-master's opinions, surmised that Chatterton would not have blamed him had he frankly related all that had passed; but he had pledged himself to secrecy, and it never occurred to him to break his promise.

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

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

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From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

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

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

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

From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

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

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

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

From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

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From this reading Dane, knowing the iron-master's opinions, surmised that Chatterton would not have blamed him had he frankly related all that had passed; but he had pledged himself to secrecy, and it never occurred to him to break his promise.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Dane, knowing the iron-master's opinions, surmised that Chatterton would not have blamed him had he frankly related all that had passed; but he had pledged himself to secrecy, and it never occurred to him to break his promise.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

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From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

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From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

the force of workers available

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Dane, knowing the iron-master's opinions, surmised that Chatterton would not have blamed him had he frankly related all that had passed; but he had pledged himself to secrecy, and it never occurred to him to break his promise.

comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dane, knowing the iron-master's opinions, surmised that Chatterton would not have blamed him had he frankly related all that had passed; but he had pledged himself to secrecy, and it never occurred to him to break his promise.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Dane, knowing the iron-master's opinions, surmised that Chatterton would not have blamed him had he frankly related all that had passed; but he had pledged himself to secrecy, and it never occurred to him to break his promise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

the state of being omnipotent; having unlimited power

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Dane, knowing the iron-master's opinions, surmised that Chatterton would not have blamed him had he frankly related all that had passed; but he had pledged himself to secrecy, and it never occurred to him to break his promise.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading Dane, knowing the iron-master's opinions, surmised that Chatterton would not have blamed him had he frankly related all that had passed; but he had pledged himself to secrecy, and it never occurred to him to break his promise.

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From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Dane, knowing the iron-master's opinions, surmised that Chatterton would not have blamed him had he frankly related all that had passed; but he had pledged himself to secrecy, and it never occurred to him to break his promise.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading Dane, knowing the iron-master's opinions, surmised that Chatterton would not have blamed him had he frankly related all that had passed; but he had pledged himself to secrecy, and it never occurred to him to break his promise.

the trait of keeping things secret

From this reading Dane, knowing the iron-master's opinions, surmised that Chatterton would not have blamed him had he frankly related all that had passed; but he had pledged himself to secrecy, and it never occurred to him to break his promise.

in a sedulous manner

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

a request to be present

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading Dane, knowing the iron-master's opinions, surmised that Chatterton would not have blamed him had he frankly related all that had passed; but he had pledged himself to secrecy, and it never occurred to him to break his promise.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

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

From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

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

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

the act of testing something

From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

in physical discomfort

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

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

From this reading DANE'S SILENCE It was in a combative humor that Hilton Dane presented himself in court on the day of the poacher's trial.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

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

From this reading It was impossible to ignore the summons, which alone had delayed his departure from The Larches; but the time he spent there waiting had passed very uncomfortably.

which person or people

From this reading Therefore he kept his own counsel, and went into court prepared for battle, further fortified by a contempt for the assumed omnipotence of petty local magnates which men of his kind, who have tasted power in the vigorous life of the newer lands, acquire.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Lilian had, so far as she could do so without attracting attention, sedulously avoided his company; and he fancied that both Chatterton and his wife regarded him with suspicion.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Dane, knowing the iron-master's opinions, surmised that Chatterton would not have blamed him had he frankly related all that had passed; but he had pledged himself to secrecy, and it never occurred to him to break his promise.