make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Bax returned the gaze so much more sternly that Denham felt disconcerted but did not allow his feelings to betray themselves.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They entered the inner office, and, the door being shut, Ruggles internally blessed Bax and breathed freely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
attachesnounUS /əˈtætʃɪz/
plural of “attache” — a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
Bax
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From this reading They entered the inner office, and, the door being shut, Ruggles internally blessed Bax and breathed freely.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "So you have lost your schooner," began Denham, sitting down in his chair of state and eyeing the seaman sternly.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They entered the inner office, and, the door being shut, Ruggles internally blessed Bax and breathed freely.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Bax returned the gaze so much more sternly that Denham felt disconcerted but did not allow his feelings to betray themselves.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading They entered the inner office, and, the door being shut, Ruggles internally blessed Bax and breathed freely.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
uttered without voice
From this reading They entered the inner office, and, the door being shut, Ruggles internally blessed Bax and breathed freely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bax returned the gaze so much more sternly that Denham felt disconcerted but did not allow his feelings to betray themselves.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "So you have lost your schooner," began Denham, sitting down in his chair of state and eyeing the seaman sternly.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading Under the influence of reaction he even looked defiant.
Denham
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From this reading "So you have lost your schooner," began Denham, sitting down in his chair of state and eyeing the seaman sternly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bax returned the gaze so much more sternly that Denham felt disconcerted but did not allow his feelings to betray themselves.
disconcertedadjective
having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
From this reading Bax returned the gaze so much more sternly that Denham felt disconcerted but did not allow his feelings to betray themselves.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading They entered the inner office, and, the door being shut, Ruggles internally blessed Bax and breathed freely.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "So you have lost your schooner," began Denham, sitting down in his chair of state and eyeing the seaman sternly.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They entered the inner office, and, the door being shut, Ruggles internally blessed Bax and breathed freely.
divisible by two
From this reading Under the influence of reaction he even looked defiant.
eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
From this reading "So you have lost your schooner," began Denham, sitting down in his chair of state and eyeing the seaman sternly.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Bax returned the gaze so much more sternly that Denham felt disconcerted but did not allow his feelings to betray themselves.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Bax returned the gaze so much more sternly that Denham felt disconcerted but did not allow his feelings to betray themselves.
in a free manner
From this reading They entered the inner office, and, the door being shut, Ruggles internally blessed Bax and breathed freely.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
a long fixed look
From this reading Bax returned the gaze so much more sternly that Denham felt disconcerted but did not allow his feelings to betray themselves.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "So you have lost your schooner," began Denham, sitting down in his chair of state and eyeing the seaman sternly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Under the influence of reaction he even looked defiant.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "So you have lost your schooner," began Denham, sitting down in his chair of state and eyeing the seaman sternly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "So you have lost your schooner," began Denham, sitting down in his chair of state and eyeing the seaman sternly.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Under the influence of reaction he even looked defiant.
located inward
From this reading They entered the inner office, and, the door being shut, Ruggles internally blessed Bax and breathed freely.
internallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəli/
on or from the inside
From this reading They entered the inner office, and, the door being shut, Ruggles internally blessed Bax and breathed freely.
the literary culture
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Under the influence of reaction he even looked defiant.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "So you have lost your schooner," began Denham, sitting down in his chair of state and eyeing the seaman sternly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bax returned the gaze so much more sternly that Denham felt disconcerted but did not allow his feelings to betray themselves.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Bax returned the gaze so much more sternly that Denham felt disconcerted but did not allow his feelings to betray themselves.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
not any; not one
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bax returned the gaze so much more sternly that Denham felt disconcerted but did not allow his feelings to betray themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under the influence of reaction he even looked defiant.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading They entered the inner office, and, the door being shut, Ruggles internally blessed Bax and breathed freely.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
Ramsgate
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From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading Under the influence of reaction he even looked defiant.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Bax returned the gaze so much more sternly that Denham felt disconcerted but did not allow his feelings to betray themselves.
Ruggles
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From this reading They entered the inner office, and, the door being shut, Ruggles internally blessed Bax and breathed freely.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading "So you have lost your schooner," began Denham, sitting down in his chair of state and eyeing the seaman sternly.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading "So you have lost your schooner," began Denham, sitting down in his chair of state and eyeing the seaman sternly.
seamen's
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From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading They entered the inner office, and, the door being shut, Ruggles internally blessed Bax and breathed freely.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "So you have lost your schooner," began Denham, sitting down in his chair of state and eyeing the seaman sternly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So you have lost your schooner," began Denham, sitting down in his chair of state and eyeing the seaman sternly.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "So you have lost your schooner," began Denham, sitting down in his chair of state and eyeing the seaman sternly.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading "So you have lost your schooner," began Denham, sitting down in his chair of state and eyeing the seaman sternly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bax returned the gaze so much more sternly that Denham felt disconcerted but did not allow his feelings to betray themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They entered the inner office, and, the door being shut, Ruggles internally blessed Bax and breathed freely.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Bax returned the gaze so much more sternly that Denham felt disconcerted but did not allow his feelings to betray themselves.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They entered the inner office, and, the door being shut, Ruggles internally blessed Bax and breathed freely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bax returned the gaze so much more sternly that Denham felt disconcerted but did not allow his feelings to betray themselves.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the influence of reaction he even looked defiant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The schooner _has_ been lost," said Bax, "and I am here to report the fact and to present these letters, one from the seamen's missionary at Ramsgate, the other from your nephew, both of which will show you that no blame attaches to me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So you have lost your schooner," began Denham, sitting down in his chair of state and eyeing the seaman sternly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So you have lost your schooner," began Denham, sitting down in his chair of state and eyeing the seaman sternly.
