Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading He had a personal interest in the man; I had only just heard his name.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE KIDNAPING OF EVA WILKINSON The Queen's Square affair seemed to have exhausted Quarles's enthusiasm.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading The multi-millionaire is not such a figure in this country as he is in America, but Ewart Wilkinson was undoubtedly on the American scale.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The multi-millionaire is not such a figure in this country as he is in America, but Ewart Wilkinson was undoubtedly on the American scale.

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

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

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

From this reading The multi-millionaire is not such a figure in this country as he is in America, but Ewart Wilkinson was undoubtedly on the American scale.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The multi-millionaire is not such a figure in this country as he is in America, but Ewart Wilkinson was undoubtedly on the American scale.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The multi-millionaire is not such a figure in this country as he is in America, but Ewart Wilkinson was undoubtedly on the American scale.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading THE KIDNAPING OF EVA WILKINSON The Queen's Square affair seemed to have exhausted Quarles's enthusiasm.

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From this reading THE KIDNAPING OF EVA WILKINSON The Queen's Square affair seemed to have exhausted Quarles's enthusiasm.

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From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading THE KIDNAPING OF EVA WILKINSON The Queen's Square affair seemed to have exhausted Quarles's enthusiasm.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The multi-millionaire is not such a figure in this country as he is in America, but Ewart Wilkinson was undoubtedly on the American scale.

set up or found

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

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

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE KIDNAPING OF EVA WILKINSON The Queen's Square affair seemed to have exhausted Quarles's enthusiasm.

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

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had a personal interest in the man; I had only just heard his name.

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

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

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

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

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From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

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

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

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

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

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

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

readiness to embark on bold new ventures

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

showing lack of care for consequences

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

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

From this reading The multi-millionaire is not such a figure in this country as he is in America, but Ewart Wilkinson was undoubtedly on the American scale.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

and nothing more

From this reading He had a personal interest in the man; I had only just heard his name.

-ing form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom

From this reading THE KIDNAPING OF EVA WILKINSON The Queen's Square affair seemed to have exhausted Quarles's enthusiasm.

immediately past

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

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

From this reading He had a personal interest in the man; I had only just heard his name.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

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

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

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From this reading The multi-millionaire is not such a figure in this country as he is in America, but Ewart Wilkinson was undoubtedly on the American scale.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had a personal interest in the man; I had only just heard his name.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The multi-millionaire is not such a figure in this country as he is in America, but Ewart Wilkinson was undoubtedly on the American scale.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE KIDNAPING OF EVA WILKINSON The Queen's Square affair seemed to have exhausted Quarles's enthusiasm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

and nothing more

From this reading He had a personal interest in the man; I had only just heard his name.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading He had a personal interest in the man; I had only just heard his name.

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From this reading THE KIDNAPING OF EVA WILKINSON The Queen's Square affair seemed to have exhausted Quarles's enthusiasm.

possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading THE KIDNAPING OF EVA WILKINSON The Queen's Square affair seemed to have exhausted Quarles's enthusiasm.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading The multi-millionaire is not such a figure in this country as he is in America, but Ewart Wilkinson was undoubtedly on the American scale.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE KIDNAPING OF EVA WILKINSON The Queen's Square affair seemed to have exhausted Quarles's enthusiasm.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

make square

From this reading THE KIDNAPING OF EVA WILKINSON The Queen's Square affair seemed to have exhausted Quarles's enthusiasm.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The multi-millionaire is not such a figure in this country as he is in America, but Ewart Wilkinson was undoubtedly on the American scale.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

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

From this reading THE KIDNAPING OF EVA WILKINSON The Queen's Square affair seemed to have exhausted Quarles's enthusiasm.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

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

From this reading The multi-millionaire is not such a figure in this country as he is in America, but Ewart Wilkinson was undoubtedly on the American scale.

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

From this reading THE KIDNAPING OF EVA WILKINSON The Queen's Square affair seemed to have exhausted Quarles's enthusiasm.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading The multi-millionaire is not such a figure in this country as he is in America, but Ewart Wilkinson was undoubtedly on the American scale.

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

From this reading The multi-millionaire is not such a figure in this country as he is in America, but Ewart Wilkinson was undoubtedly on the American scale.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

at the time that

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

in or at the place that

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

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

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

English chemist honored for his research on pollutants in car exhausts (born in 1921)

From this reading THE KIDNAPING OF EVA WILKINSON The Queen's Square affair seemed to have exhausted Quarles's enthusiasm.

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading He had made his money abroad, how or exactly where remained matters of uncertainty, and if one were inclined to believe the stories told in irresponsible journals, there must have been much in the past which he found it wiser not to talk about.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I tried to interest him in several cases without success, and I began to think we really had done our last work together, when on his own initiative he mentioned Ewart Wilkinson to me.