Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

(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 Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He had learnt from the porter that Haddo was gone out and so counted on finding her alone.

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

From this reading He went to the Carlton and asked for Margaret.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

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

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He went to the Carlton and asked for Margaret.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading A simple device enabled him to avoid sending up his name.

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From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

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From this reading He went to the Carlton and asked for Margaret.

driving or forcing

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading He had learnt from the porter that Haddo was gone out and so counted on finding her alone.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

From this reading A simple device enabled him to avoid sending up his name.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When he was shown into her private room Margaret was sitting down.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading A simple device enabled him to avoid sending up his name.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading He had learnt from the porter that Haddo was gone out and so counted on finding her alone.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He went to the Carlton and asked for Margaret.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had learnt from the porter that Haddo was gone out and so counted on finding her alone.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He had learnt from the porter that Haddo was gone out and so counted on finding her alone.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

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

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

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From this reading He had learnt from the porter that Haddo was gone out and so counted on finding her alone.

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

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He had learnt from the porter that Haddo was gone out and so counted on finding her alone.

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

From this reading A simple device enabled him to avoid sending up his name.

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

From this reading A simple device enabled him to avoid sending up his name.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

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

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When he was shown into her private room Margaret was sitting down.

immediately past

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading He had learnt from the porter that Haddo was gone out and so counted on finding her alone.

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From this reading He went to the Carlton and asked for Margaret.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A simple device enabled him to avoid sending up his name.

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had learnt from the porter that Haddo was gone out and so counted on finding her alone.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had learnt from the porter that Haddo was gone out and so counted on finding her alone.

win a victory over

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading He had learnt from the porter that Haddo was gone out and so counted on finding her alone.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading When he was shown into her private room Margaret was sitting down.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When he was shown into her private room Margaret was sitting down.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading A simple device enabled him to avoid sending up his name.

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

From this reading When he was shown into her private room Margaret was sitting down.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading A simple device enabled him to avoid sending up his name.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading When he was shown into her private room Margaret was sitting down.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

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

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had learnt from the porter that Haddo was gone out and so counted on finding her alone.

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

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

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

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

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

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

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

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A simple device enabled him to avoid sending up his name.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Arthur Burdon spent two or three days in a state of utter uncertainty, but at last the idea he had in mind grew so compelling as to overcome all objections.

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

From this reading He had learnt from the porter that Haddo was gone out and so counted on finding her alone.

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

From this reading He went to the Carlton and asked for Margaret.

at the time that

From this reading When he was shown into her private room Margaret was sitting down.