Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

(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 That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

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

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

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

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It set every nerve in his body tingling to serve her.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But none was forthcoming.

courtesy towards women

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Then, too, the debt he owed to the Prince himself, in the name of his country, urged him.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading Then, too, the debt he owed to the Prince himself, in the name of his country, urged him.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It set every nerve in his body tingling to serve her.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

opinion or judgment

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

at ease in talking to others

From this reading But none was forthcoming.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

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 That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

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

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

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

From this reading Then, too, the debt he owed to the Prince himself, in the name of his country, urged him.

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

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

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

From this reading Then, too, the debt he owed to the Prince himself, in the name of his country, urged him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Then, too, the debt he owed to the Prince himself, in the name of his country, urged him.

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

From this reading It set every nerve in his body tingling to serve her.

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

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

a single distinct event

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It set every nerve in his body tingling to serve her.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Then, too, the debt he owed to the Prince himself, in the name of his country, urged him.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading It set every nerve in his body tingling to serve her.

information about recent and important events

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

not one, and not any

From this reading But none was forthcoming.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading Then, too, the debt he owed to the Prince himself, in the name of his country, urged him.

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

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

by chance

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Then, too, the debt he owed to the Prince himself, in the name of his country, urged him.

the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

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From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

the act of searching for something

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading It set every nerve in his body tingling to serve her.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It set every nerve in his body tingling to serve her.

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

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

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

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, too, the debt he owed to the Prince himself, in the name of his country, urged him.

propel through the air

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements

From this reading It set every nerve in his body tingling to serve her.

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

From this reading It set every nerve in his body tingling to serve her.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Then, too, the debt he owed to the Prince himself, in the name of his country, urged him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Then, too, the debt he owed to the Prince himself, in the name of his country, urged him.

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From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

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

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

at the time that

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

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

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading FROM BENEATH THE WATERS The appeal in Vita's voice, in her yearning, distressed eyes, when she demanded her lover's reassurance of her father's escape, was not without a powerful effect on the romantic chivalry which was so large a part of Ruxton's nature.

be the cause or source of

From this reading That night he had bought later editions of the paper, seeking further news which might throw light upon the matter, and possibly yield an explanation of the Baltic incident which might relieve them of all anxiety.