Chapter III

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

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

the state of being absent

From this reading The very fact of Hugh’s being there, urged to come by both the brothers, showed that their absence was entirely unplanned.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

matters of personal concern

From this reading He found it very difficult to decide what to do, in the light of this unexpected turn of his affairs, the disappearance of the two Edmonds.

anew

From this reading He was less certain, however, of the chances of their ever coming safe home again.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The very fact of Hugh’s being there, urged to come by both the brothers, showed that their absence was entirely unplanned.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The very fact of Hugh’s being there, urged to come by both the brothers, showed that their absence was entirely unplanned.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The very fact of Hugh’s being there, urged to come by both the brothers, showed that their absence was entirely unplanned.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The very fact of Hugh’s being there, urged to come by both the brothers, showed that their absence was entirely unplanned.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Of one thing he was hotly certain, that John Edmonds had not vanished of his own will.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He was less certain, however, of the chances of their ever coming safe home again.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The very fact of Hugh’s being there, urged to come by both the brothers, showed that their absence was entirely unplanned.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading He was less certain, however, of the chances of their ever coming safe home again.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading He found it very difficult to decide what to do, in the light of this unexpected turn of his affairs, the disappearance of the two Edmonds.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He found it very difficult to decide what to do, in the light of this unexpected turn of his affairs, the disappearance of the two Edmonds.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading He found it very difficult to decide what to do, in the light of this unexpected turn of his affairs, the disappearance of the two Edmonds.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He found it very difficult to decide what to do, in the light of this unexpected turn of his affairs, the disappearance of the two Edmonds.

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From this reading He found it very difficult to decide what to do, in the light of this unexpected turn of his affairs, the disappearance of the two Edmonds.

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

From this reading The very fact of Hugh’s being there, urged to come by both the brothers, showed that their absence was entirely unplanned.

at any time

From this reading He was less certain, however, of the chances of their ever coming safe home again.

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

From this reading The very fact of Hugh’s being there, urged to come by both the brothers, showed that their absence was entirely unplanned.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

set up or found

From this reading He found it very difficult to decide what to do, in the light of this unexpected turn of his affairs, the disappearance of the two Edmonds.

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

From this reading Of one thing he was hotly certain, that John Edmonds had not vanished of his own will.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

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

From this reading He found it very difficult to decide what to do, in the light of this unexpected turn of his affairs, the disappearance of the two Edmonds.

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

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He was less certain, however, of the chances of their ever coming safe home again.

in a heated manner

From this reading Of one thing he was hotly certain, that John Edmonds had not vanished of his own will.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He was less certain, however, of the chances of their ever coming safe home again.

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From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The very fact of Hugh’s being there, urged to come by both the brothers, showed that their absence was entirely unplanned.

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

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He found it very difficult to decide what to do, in the light of this unexpected turn of his affairs, the disappearance of the two Edmonds.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Of one thing he was hotly certain, that John Edmonds had not vanished of his own will.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He was less certain, however, of the chances of their ever coming safe home again.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He found it very difficult to decide what to do, in the light of this unexpected turn of his affairs, the disappearance of the two Edmonds.

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

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

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

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of one thing he was hotly certain, that John Edmonds had not vanished of his own will.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of one thing he was hotly certain, that John Edmonds had not vanished of his own will.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Of one thing he was hotly certain, that John Edmonds had not vanished of his own will.

-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

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From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading He was less certain, however, of the chances of their ever coming safe home again.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The very fact of Hugh’s being there, urged to come by both the brothers, showed that their absence was entirely unplanned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

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

From this reading He found it very difficult to decide what to do, in the light of this unexpected turn of his affairs, the disappearance of the two Edmonds.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The very fact of Hugh’s being there, urged to come by both the brothers, showed that their absence was entirely unplanned.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The very fact of Hugh’s being there, urged to come by both the brothers, showed that their absence was entirely unplanned.

a special situation

From this reading Of one thing he was hotly certain, that John Edmonds had not vanished of his own will.

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

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading LAUGHING MARY Hugh sat in his little room for a long time that night, reviewing his adventures of this scant half day in Rudolm.

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

From this reading He found it very difficult to decide what to do, in the light of this unexpected turn of his affairs, the disappearance of the two Edmonds.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He found it very difficult to decide what to do, in the light of this unexpected turn of his affairs, the disappearance of the two Edmonds.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He found it very difficult to decide what to do, in the light of this unexpected turn of his affairs, the disappearance of the two Edmonds.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading He found it very difficult to decide what to do, in the light of this unexpected turn of his affairs, the disappearance of the two Edmonds.

without apparent forethought or prompting or planning

From this reading The very fact of Hugh’s being there, urged to come by both the brothers, showed that their absence was entirely unplanned.

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

From this reading The very fact of Hugh’s being there, urged to come by both the brothers, showed that their absence was entirely unplanned.

having passed out of existence

From this reading Of one thing he was hotly certain, that John Edmonds had not vanished of his own will.

precisely as stated

From this reading He found it very difficult to decide what to do, in the light of this unexpected turn of his affairs, the disappearance of the two Edmonds.

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

From this reading Of one thing he was hotly certain, that John Edmonds had not vanished of his own will.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He found it very difficult to decide what to do, in the light of this unexpected turn of his affairs, the disappearance of the two Edmonds.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Of one thing he was hotly certain, that John Edmonds had not vanished of his own will.