Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading A BAD FALL Gladwyne spent the first few days that followed Lisle's visit in a state of dread and indecision.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This cool, determined Canadian was not to be trifled with, and he knew or suspected enough about the tragedy in British Columbia to make him dangerous.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading On the other hand, he was equally afraid of Lisle.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

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

From this reading A BAD FALL Gladwyne spent the first few days that followed Lisle's visit in a state of dread and indecision.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading A BAD FALL Gladwyne spent the first few days that followed Lisle's visit in a state of dread and indecision.

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

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

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

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading This cool, determined Canadian was not to be trifled with, and he knew or suspected enough about the tragedy in British Columbia to make him dangerous.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Moreover, he shrank from making it; the man had shown him clearly that he would brook no interference.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

without doubt or question

From this reading Moreover, he shrank from making it; the man had shown him clearly that he would brook no interference.

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading This cool, determined Canadian was not to be trifled with, and he knew or suspected enough about the tragedy in British Columbia to make him dangerous.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading This cool, determined Canadian was not to be trifled with, and he knew or suspected enough about the tragedy in British Columbia to make him dangerous.

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

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading This cool, determined Canadian was not to be trifled with, and he knew or suspected enough about the tragedy in British Columbia to make him dangerous.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A BAD FALL Gladwyne spent the first few days that followed Lisle's visit in a state of dread and indecision.

characterized by great determination

From this reading This cool, determined Canadian was not to be trifled with, and he knew or suspected enough about the tragedy in British Columbia to make him dangerous.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading A BAD FALL Gladwyne spent the first few days that followed Lisle's visit in a state of dread and indecision.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

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

From this reading This cool, determined Canadian was not to be trifled with, and he knew or suspected enough about the tragedy in British Columbia to make him dangerous.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading On the other hand, he was equally afraid of Lisle.

the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading A BAD FALL Gladwyne spent the first few days that followed Lisle's visit in a state of dread and indecision.

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

From this reading A BAD FALL Gladwyne spent the first few days that followed Lisle's visit in a state of dread and indecision.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A BAD FALL Gladwyne spent the first few days that followed Lisle's visit in a state of dread and indecision.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A BAD FALL Gladwyne spent the first few days that followed Lisle's visit in a state of dread and indecision.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Moreover, he shrank from making it; the man had shown him clearly that he would brook no interference.

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 He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

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

From this reading A BAD FALL Gladwyne spent the first few days that followed Lisle's visit in a state of dread and indecision.

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

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the other hand, he was equally afraid of Lisle.

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

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

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

From this reading Moreover, he shrank from making it; the man had shown him clearly that he would brook no interference.

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

From this reading A BAD FALL Gladwyne spent the first few days that followed Lisle's visit in a state of dread and indecision.

doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

From this reading A BAD FALL Gladwyne spent the first few days that followed Lisle's visit in a state of dread and indecision.

cause to arise

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

From this reading Moreover, he shrank from making it; the man had shown him clearly that he would brook no interference.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Moreover, he shrank from making it; the man had shown him clearly that he would brook no interference.

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 This cool, determined Canadian was not to be trifled with, and he knew or suspected enough about the tragedy in British Columbia to make him dangerous.

a boy or man

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

a fabric woven with lisle thread

From this reading On the other hand, he was equally afraid of Lisle.

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

From this reading A BAD FALL Gladwyne spent the first few days that followed Lisle's visit in a state of dread and indecision.

engage in

From this reading This cool, determined Canadian was not to be trifled with, and he knew or suspected enough about the tragedy in British Columbia to make him dangerous.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Moreover, he shrank from making it; the man had shown him clearly that he would brook no interference.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Moreover, he shrank from making it; the man had shown him clearly that he would brook no interference.

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

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, he shrank from making it; the man had shown him clearly that he would brook no interference.

not any; not one

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This cool, determined Canadian was not to be trifled with, and he knew or suspected enough about the tragedy in British Columbia to make him dangerous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BAD FALL Gladwyne spent the first few days that followed Lisle's visit in a state of dread and indecision.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the other hand, he was equally afraid of Lisle.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This cool, determined Canadian was not to be trifled with, and he knew or suspected enough about the tragedy in British Columbia to make him dangerous.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other hand, he was equally afraid of Lisle.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

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

From this reading Moreover, he shrank from making it; the man had shown him clearly that he would brook no interference.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading Moreover, he shrank from making it; the man had shown him clearly that he would brook no interference.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading A BAD FALL Gladwyne spent the first few days that followed Lisle's visit in a state of dread and indecision.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading A BAD FALL Gladwyne spent the first few days that followed Lisle's visit in a state of dread and indecision.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

believed likely

From this reading This cool, determined Canadian was not to be trifled with, and he knew or suspected enough about the tragedy in British Columbia to make him dangerous.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A BAD FALL Gladwyne spent the first few days that followed Lisle's visit in a state of dread and indecision.

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

From this reading A BAD FALL Gladwyne spent the first few days that followed Lisle's visit in a state of dread and indecision.

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

From this reading This cool, determined Canadian was not to be trifled with, and he knew or suspected enough about the tragedy in British Columbia to make him dangerous.

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

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading This cool, determined Canadian was not to be trifled with, and he knew or suspected enough about the tragedy in British Columbia to make him dangerous.

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

From this reading This cool, determined Canadian was not to be trifled with, and he knew or suspected enough about the tragedy in British Columbia to make him dangerous.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

(of persons) taken advantage of

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A BAD FALL Gladwyne spent the first few days that followed Lisle's visit in a state of dread and indecision.

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

From this reading On the other hand, he was equally afraid of Lisle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This cool, determined Canadian was not to be trifled with, and he knew or suspected enough about the tragedy in British Columbia to make him dangerous.

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

From this reading He had allowed the Canadian to understand that he would endeavor to prevent Crestwick's being further victimized, but he had already failed to induce Batley to abandon the exploitation of the lad and he had no cause for believing that a second attempt would be more successful.