Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He could well imagine the consternation and scandal which would ensue should she arrive back at the Court about five o'clock A.M.!

in actual fact

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

at or in the front

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

(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 KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

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

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He could well imagine the consternation and scandal which would ensue should she arrive back at the Court about five o'clock A.M.!

excessively forward

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He could well imagine the consternation and scandal which would ensue should she arrive back at the Court about five o'clock A.M.!

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

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

From this reading In a place like Mallow, where there was a large staff of indoor and outdoor servants, it would be practically impossible to secure Nan's return there unobserved.

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From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

a youthful male person

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading He could well imagine the consternation and scandal which would ensue should she arrive back at the Court about five o'clock A.M.!

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

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He could well imagine the consternation and scandal which would ensue should she arrive back at the Court about five o'clock A.M.!

characterized by great determination

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

past form of “engulf” — devote (oneself) fully to

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading He could well imagine the consternation and scandal which would ensue should she arrive back at the Court about five o'clock A.M.!

divisible by two

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

give expression to

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

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

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading He could well imagine the consternation and scandal which would ensue should she arrive back at the Court about five o'clock A.M.!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

producing no result or effect

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

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

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

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

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

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

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

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

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

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

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading He could well imagine the consternation and scandal which would ensue should she arrive back at the Court about five o'clock A.M.!

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading In a place like Mallow, where there was a large staff of indoor and outdoor servants, it would be practically impossible to secure Nan's return there unobserved.

proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

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

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

located, suited for, or taking place within a building

From this reading In a place like Mallow, where there was a large staff of indoor and outdoor servants, it would be practically impossible to secure Nan's return there unobserved.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

and nothing more

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

conformity or harmony

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

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

From this reading In a place like Mallow, where there was a large staff of indoor and outdoor servants, it would be practically impossible to secure Nan's return there unobserved.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In a place like Mallow, where there was a large staff of indoor and outdoor servants, it would be practically impossible to secure Nan's return there unobserved.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading He could well imagine the consternation and scandal which would ensue should she arrive back at the Court about five o'clock A.M.!

A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river; a state of confused turmoil.

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

any of various plants of the family Malvaceae

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

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

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

your grandmother

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

possessive form of “nan” — your grandmother

From this reading In a place like Mallow, where there was a large staff of indoor and outdoor servants, it would be practically impossible to secure Nan's return there unobserved.

not any; not one

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

according to the clock

From this reading He could well imagine the consternation and scandal which would ensue should she arrive back at the Court about five o'clock A.M.!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading In a place like Mallow, where there was a large staff of indoor and outdoor servants, it would be practically impossible to secure Nan's return there unobserved.

distinguished from others in excellence

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

win approval or support for

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In a place like Mallow, where there was a large staff of indoor and outdoor servants, it would be practically impossible to secure Nan's return there unobserved.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

almost; nearly

From this reading In a place like Mallow, where there was a large staff of indoor and outdoor servants, it would be practically impossible to secure Nan's return there unobserved.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

a polite refusal of an invitation

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

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

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

precisely, exactly

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

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From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading He could well imagine the consternation and scandal which would ensue should she arrive back at the Court about five o'clock A.M.!

get by special effort

From this reading In a place like Mallow, where there was a large staff of indoor and outdoor servants, it would be practically impossible to secure Nan's return there unobserved.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading In a place like Mallow, where there was a large staff of indoor and outdoor servants, it would be practically impossible to secure Nan's return there unobserved.

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

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He could well imagine the consternation and scandal which would ensue should she arrive back at the Court about five o'clock A.M.!

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading In a place like Mallow, where there was a large staff of indoor and outdoor servants, it would be practically impossible to secure Nan's return there unobserved.

not in physical motion

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

successive (without a break)

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

carry out

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

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

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

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

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

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

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

not seen or observed

From this reading In a place like Mallow, where there was a large staff of indoor and outdoor servants, it would be practically impossible to secure Nan's return there unobserved.

up to a particular time

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

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

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

(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 He could well imagine the consternation and scandal which would ensue should she arrive back at the Court about five o'clock A.M.!

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

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

in or at the place that

From this reading In a place like Mallow, where there was a large staff of indoor and outdoor servants, it would be practically impossible to secure Nan's return there unobserved.

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

From this reading KEEPING FAITH It was not until Sandy was actually in the express heading for London that he realised quite all the difficulties which lay ahead.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He was just a big-hearted, impulsive boy, and, without wasting time in futile blame or vain regrets, he had plunged straight into the maelstrom which had engulfed his pal, determined to help her back to shore.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But, assuming he was right in his surmise that Rooke would take Nan first of all to London, he doubted his own ability to persuade her to return with him, and even if he were successful in this, there still remained the outstanding fact that by no human means could she reach Mallow until the small hours of the morning.