Chapter XV

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

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Penn certainly was one of the gang, and on that account, probably Curberry had engaged him as a secretary after the death of Moon.

later than; following

From this reading Penn certainly was one of the gang, and on that account, probably Curberry had engaged him as a secretary after the death of Moon.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

in addition

From this reading Also he may have had some suspicion that Penn was a traitor, and had guessed that the papers betrayed the society.

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

From this reading Penn certainly was one of the gang, and on that account, probably Curberry had engaged him as a secretary after the death of Moon.

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

From this reading Penn certainly was one of the gang, and on that account, probably Curberry had engaged him as a secretary after the death of Moon.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Otherwise, he would have placed the same before the Coroner, so as to elucidate the reason why the secretary had been done to death.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading Also he may have had some suspicion that Penn was a traitor, and had guessed that the papers betrayed the society.

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

From this reading Penn certainly was one of the gang, and on that account, probably Curberry had engaged him as a secretary after the death of Moon.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

being joined in close association

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading Otherwise, he would have placed the same before the Coroner, so as to elucidate the reason why the secretary had been done to death.

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From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

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From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Penn certainly was one of the gang, and on that account, probably Curberry had engaged him as a secretary after the death of Moon.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Otherwise, he would have placed the same before the Coroner, so as to elucidate the reason why the secretary had been done to death.

make clear and (more) comprehensible

From this reading Otherwise, he would have placed the same before the Coroner, so as to elucidate the reason why the secretary had been done to death.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Penn certainly was one of the gang, and on that account, probably Curberry had engaged him as a secretary after the death of Moon.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

obtain

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

an association of criminals

From this reading Penn certainly was one of the gang, and on that account, probably Curberry had engaged him as a secretary after the death of Moon.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Also he may have had some suspicion that Penn was a traitor, and had guessed that the papers betrayed the society.

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

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

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

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

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

From this reading Penn certainly was one of the gang, and on that account, probably Curberry had engaged him as a secretary after the death of Moon.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

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

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

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

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Also he may have had some suspicion that Penn was a traitor, and had guessed that the papers betrayed the society.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Penn certainly was one of the gang, and on that account, probably Curberry had engaged him as a secretary after the death of Moon.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Penn certainly was one of the gang, and on that account, probably Curberry had engaged him as a secretary after the death of Moon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Penn certainly was one of the gang, and on that account, probably Curberry had engaged him as a secretary after the death of Moon.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Otherwise, he would have placed the same before the Coroner, so as to elucidate the reason why the secretary had been done to death.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania (1644-1718)

From this reading Penn certainly was one of the gang, and on that account, probably Curberry had engaged him as a secretary after the death of Moon.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Otherwise, he would have placed the same before the Coroner, so as to elucidate the reason why the secretary had been done to death.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Penn certainly was one of the gang, and on that account, probably Curberry had engaged him as a secretary after the death of Moon.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Otherwise, he would have placed the same before the Coroner, so as to elucidate the reason why the secretary had been done to death.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Otherwise, he would have placed the same before the Coroner, so as to elucidate the reason why the secretary had been done to death.

cut with a saw

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Penn certainly was one of the gang, and on that account, probably Curberry had engaged him as a secretary after the death of Moon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Otherwise, he would have placed the same before the Coroner, so as to elucidate the reason why the secretary had been done to death.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

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

From this reading Also he may have had some suspicion that Penn was a traitor, and had guessed that the papers betrayed the society.

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Also he may have had some suspicion that Penn was a traitor, and had guessed that the papers betrayed the society.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

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

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

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

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

someone who betrays his country by committing treason

From this reading Also he may have had some suspicion that Penn was a traitor, and had guessed that the papers betrayed the society.

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

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

at the time that

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Otherwise, he would have placed the same before the Coroner, so as to elucidate the reason why the secretary had been done to death.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ABSOLUTE PROOF It did not require a particularly clever man to guess that Lord Curberry was connected with the Society of Flies.

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

From this reading Had he been entirely ignorant of that association, he would not have displayed such agitation when he saw the papers in Dan's hand, nor would he have struggled to gain possession of them, much less have destroyed them.