Chapter XIII

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

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Nessa could speak German quite as well as I could, and her accent, when she had put that question to me about the fag and her wonderful change of expression, had been done to the life.

distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading Nessa could speak German quite as well as I could, and her accent, when she had put that question to me about the fag and her wonderful change of expression, had been done to the life.

a female actor

From this reading She had always been a clever character actress, and there was no doubt that she could keep it up in any sort of emergency.

in actual fact

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She had always been a clever character actress, and there was no doubt that she could keep it up in any sort of emergency.

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

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If by any means the necessary identification card could be got, the hope of success was strong and full of promise.

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

From this reading Nessa could speak German quite as well as I could, and her accent, when she had put that question to me about the fag and her wonderful change of expression, had been done to the life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

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

From this reading If by any means the necessary identification card could be got, the hope of success was strong and full of promise.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Nessa could speak German quite as well as I could, and her accent, when she had put that question to me about the fag and her wonderful change of expression, had been done to the life.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If by any means the necessary identification card could be got, the hope of success was strong and full of promise.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading If by any means the necessary identification card could be got, the hope of success was strong and full of promise.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading IN THE THIERGARTEN The confidence of success which Nessa had so frankly expressed, she had certainly imparted to me.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Nessa could speak German quite as well as I could, and her accent, when she had put that question to me about the fag and her wonderful change of expression, had been done to the life.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading She had always been a clever character actress, and there was no doubt that she could keep it up in any sort of emergency.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading She had always been a clever character actress, and there was no doubt that she could keep it up in any sort of emergency.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading IN THE THIERGARTEN The confidence of success which Nessa had so frankly expressed, she had certainly imparted to me.

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

From this reading If by any means the necessary identification card could be got, the hope of success was strong and full of promise.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Nessa could speak German quite as well as I could, and her accent, when she had put that question to me about the fag and her wonderful change of expression, had been done to the life.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading She had always been a clever character actress, and there was no doubt that she could keep it up in any sort of emergency.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading She had always been a clever character actress, and there was no doubt that she could keep it up in any sort of emergency.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

communicated in words

From this reading IN THE THIERGARTEN The confidence of success which Nessa had so frankly expressed, she had certainly imparted to me.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Nessa could speak German quite as well as I could, and her accent, when she had put that question to me about the fag and her wonderful change of expression, had been done to the life.

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

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

act as a servant for older boys, in British public schools

From this reading Nessa could speak German quite as well as I could, and her accent, when she had put that question to me about the fag and her wonderful change of expression, had been done to the life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

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

From this reading IN THE THIERGARTEN The confidence of success which Nessa had so frankly expressed, she had certainly imparted to me.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading If by any means the necessary identification card could be got, the hope of success was strong and full of promise.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Nessa could speak German quite as well as I could, and her accent, when she had put that question to me about the fag and her wonderful change of expression, had been done to the life.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading If by any means the necessary identification card could be got, the hope of success was strong and full of promise.

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

From this reading IN THE THIERGARTEN The confidence of success which Nessa had so frankly expressed, she had certainly imparted to me.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

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

From this reading Nessa could speak German quite as well as I could, and her accent, when she had put that question to me about the fag and her wonderful change of expression, had been done to the life.

cause to move by striking

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading If by any means the necessary identification card could be got, the hope of success was strong and full of promise.

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

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

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

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

the act of designating or identifying something

From this reading If by any means the necessary identification card could be got, the hope of success was strong and full of promise.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If by any means the necessary identification card could be got, the hope of success was strong and full of promise.

past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading IN THE THIERGARTEN The confidence of success which Nessa had so frankly expressed, she had certainly imparted to me.

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

From this reading IN THE THIERGARTEN The confidence of success which Nessa had so frankly expressed, she had certainly imparted to me.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading She had always been a clever character actress, and there was no doubt that she could keep it up in any sort of emergency.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Nessa could speak German quite as well as I could, and her accent, when she had put that question to me about the fag and her wonderful change of expression, had been done to the life.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading IN THE THIERGARTEN The confidence of success which Nessa had so frankly expressed, she had certainly imparted to me.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading If by any means the necessary identification card could be got, the hope of success was strong and full of promise.

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

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

absolutely essential

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

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From this reading IN THE THIERGARTEN The confidence of success which Nessa had so frankly expressed, she had certainly imparted to me.

not any; not one

From this reading She had always been a clever character actress, and there was no doubt that she could keep it up in any sort of emergency.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE THIERGARTEN The confidence of success which Nessa had so frankly expressed, she had certainly imparted to me.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

on one occasion

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

above and across; more than

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading If by any means the necessary identification card could be got, the hope of success was strong and full of promise.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Nessa could speak German quite as well as I could, and her accent, when she had put that question to me about the fag and her wonderful change of expression, had been done to the life.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Nessa could speak German quite as well as I could, and her accent, when she had put that question to me about the fag and her wonderful change of expression, had been done to the life.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Nessa could speak German quite as well as I could, and her accent, when she had put that question to me about the fag and her wonderful change of expression, had been done to the life.

-ing form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

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

From this reading IN THE THIERGARTEN The confidence of success which Nessa had so frankly expressed, she had certainly imparted to me.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IN THE THIERGARTEN The confidence of success which Nessa had so frankly expressed, she had certainly imparted to me.

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

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading She had always been a clever character actress, and there was no doubt that she could keep it up in any sort of emergency.

express in speech

From this reading Nessa could speak German quite as well as I could, and her accent, when she had put that question to me about the fag and her wonderful change of expression, had been done to the life.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading If by any means the necessary identification card could be got, the hope of success was strong and full of promise.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading IN THE THIERGARTEN The confidence of success which Nessa had so frankly expressed, she had certainly imparted to me.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

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

From this reading IN THE THIERGARTEN The confidence of success which Nessa had so frankly expressed, she had certainly imparted to me.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She had always been a clever character actress, and there was no doubt that she could keep it up in any sort of emergency.

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

From this reading IN THE THIERGARTEN The confidence of success which Nessa had so frankly expressed, she had certainly imparted to me.

propel through the air

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

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

From this reading IN THE THIERGARTEN The confidence of success which Nessa had so frankly expressed, she had certainly imparted to me.

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

From this reading She had always been a clever character actress, and there was no doubt that she could keep it up in any sort of emergency.

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

From this reading The fact that she had already hit on the idea of playing a boy's part in the attempt to escape, had obtained everything necessary for it, and had actually spent some time in rehearsing it, was a stroke of such luck, that I was more than half inclined to throw the other plans over and adopt that one at once.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Nessa could speak German quite as well as I could, and her accent, when she had put that question to me about the fag and her wonderful change of expression, had been done to the life.

at the time that

From this reading Nessa could speak German quite as well as I could, and her accent, when she had put that question to me about the fag and her wonderful change of expression, had been done to the life.

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

From this reading IN THE THIERGARTEN The confidence of success which Nessa had so frankly expressed, she had certainly imparted to me.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Nessa could speak German quite as well as I could, and her accent, when she had put that question to me about the fag and her wonderful change of expression, had been done to the life.