Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Accustomed for life to unpleasant sensations from printed pages, his face gives no sign of emotion.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

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

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

a youthful male person

From this reading "Evening paper, Sir John," says the boy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

third-person singular of “convince” — make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Swiftly he reads through, flings the paper down and looks up.

any strong feeling

From this reading Accustomed for life to unpleasant sensations from printed pages, his face gives no sign of emotion.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "Evening paper, Sir John," says the boy.

at any time

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Accustomed for life to unpleasant sensations from printed pages, his face gives no sign of emotion.

plural of “fling” — a usually brief attempt

From this reading Swiftly he reads through, flings the paper down and looks up.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Accustomed for life to unpleasant sensations from printed pages, his face gives no sign of emotion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Accustomed for life to unpleasant sensations from printed pages, his face gives no sign of emotion.

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

From this reading Swiftly he reads through, flings the paper down and looks up.

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

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

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

From this reading Accustomed for life to unpleasant sensations from printed pages, his face gives no sign of emotion.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

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

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "Evening paper, Sir John," says the boy.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Accustomed for life to unpleasant sensations from printed pages, his face gives no sign of emotion.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Swiftly he reads through, flings the paper down and looks up.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

not any; not one

From this reading Accustomed for life to unpleasant sensations from printed pages, his face gives no sign of emotion.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The item is the repeal of the Underwood tariff.

on one occasion

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Accustomed for life to unpleasant sensations from printed pages, his face gives no sign of emotion.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading "Evening paper, Sir John," says the boy.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Accustomed for life to unpleasant sensations from printed pages, his face gives no sign of emotion.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

plural of “read” — something that is read

From this reading Swiftly he reads through, flings the paper down and looks up.

the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

From this reading The item is the repeal of the Underwood tariff.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Evening paper, Sir John," says the boy.

plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Accustomed for life to unpleasant sensations from printed pages, his face gives no sign of emotion.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Accustomed for life to unpleasant sensations from printed pages, his face gives no sign of emotion.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Evening paper, Sir John," says the boy.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

in a swift manner

From this reading Swiftly he reads through, flings the paper down and looks up.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

a government tax on imports or exports

From this reading The item is the repeal of the Underwood tariff.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

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

From this reading "Evening paper, Sir John," says the boy.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Swiftly he reads through, flings the paper down and looks up.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

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

From this reading Accustomed for life to unpleasant sensations from printed pages, his face gives no sign of emotion.

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading The item is the repeal of the Underwood tariff.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading Accustomed for life to unpleasant sensations from printed pages, his face gives no sign of emotion.

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

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.

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

From this reading Sir John takes up the paper and is at once confronted by an item which convinces him that if ever Canada needed protection from the United States, now is the time.