Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

a friendly nation

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

in addition

From this reading He had also written a couple of scrappy notes to Hilliard, merely saying he was on a fresh scent, and to make no move in the matter until he heard further.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

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

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

for the reason that

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

exhale hard

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

a port city in southwestern France; a major center of the wine trade

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading But for the moment his energy had departed, and he spent his time smoking in the Jardin and brooding over his troubles.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But for the moment his energy had departed, and he spent his time smoking in the Jardin and brooding over his troubles.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

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From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

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

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading He had also written a couple of scrappy notes to Hilliard, merely saying he was on a fresh scent, and to make no move in the matter until he heard further.

the specified day of the month

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

determining or having the power to determine an outcome

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

well in the past; former

From this reading But for the moment his energy had departed, and he spent his time smoking in the Jardin and brooding over his troubles.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading But for the moment his energy had departed, and he spent his time smoking in the Jardin and brooding over his troubles.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading He had also written a couple of scrappy notes to Hilliard, merely saying he was on a fresh scent, and to make no move in the matter until he heard further.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

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 He had also written a couple of scrappy notes to Hilliard, merely saying he was on a fresh scent, and to make no move in the matter until he heard further.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

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

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had also written a couple of scrappy notes to Hilliard, merely saying he was on a fresh scent, and to make no move in the matter until he heard further.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

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

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

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

From this reading He had also written a couple of scrappy notes to Hilliard, merely saying he was on a fresh scent, and to make no move in the matter until he heard further.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

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

From this reading But for the moment his energy had departed, and he spent his time smoking in the Jardin and brooding over his troubles.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

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

From this reading But for the moment his energy had departed, and he spent his time smoking in the Jardin and brooding over his troubles.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

held dear

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

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From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

engage in

From this reading He had also written a couple of scrappy notes to Hilliard, merely saying he was on a fresh scent, and to make no move in the matter until he heard further.

possessive form of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He had also written a couple of scrappy notes to Hilliard, merely saying he was on a fresh scent, and to make no move in the matter until he heard further.

and nothing more

From this reading He had also written a couple of scrappy notes to Hilliard, merely saying he was on a fresh scent, and to make no move in the matter until he heard further.

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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

a particular point in time

From this reading But for the moment his energy had departed, and he spent his time smoking in the Jardin and brooding over his troubles.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He had also written a couple of scrappy notes to Hilliard, merely saying he was on a fresh scent, and to make no move in the matter until he heard further.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

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

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

not any; not one

From this reading He had also written a couple of scrappy notes to Hilliard, merely saying he was on a fresh scent, and to make no move in the matter until he heard further.

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

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading He had also written a couple of scrappy notes to Hilliard, merely saying he was on a fresh scent, and to make no move in the matter until he heard further.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

past form of “numb” — make numb or insensitive

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

something you have to do

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

and nothing more

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

above and across; more than

From this reading But for the moment his energy had departed, and he spent his time smoking in the Jardin and brooding over his troubles.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

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

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

a change from one state to the opposite state

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading He had also written a couple of scrappy notes to Hilliard, merely saying he was on a fresh scent, and to make no move in the matter until he heard further.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading He had also written a couple of scrappy notes to Hilliard, merely saying he was on a fresh scent, and to make no move in the matter until he heard further.

full of fighting spirit

From this reading He had also written a couple of scrappy notes to Hilliard, merely saying he was on a fresh scent, and to make no move in the matter until he heard further.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

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

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading But for the moment his energy had departed, and he spent his time smoking in the Jardin and brooding over his troubles.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading But for the moment his energy had departed, and he spent his time smoking in the Jardin and brooding over his troubles.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

carry out

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

up to a particular time

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But for the moment his energy had departed, and he spent his time smoking in the Jardin and brooding over his troubles.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading But for the moment his energy had departed, and he spent his time smoking in the Jardin and brooding over his troubles.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

up to a particular time

From this reading He had also written a couple of scrappy notes to Hilliard, merely saying he was on a fresh scent, and to make no move in the matter until he heard further.

past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

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

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

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

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY For several days Merriman, sick at heart and shaken in body, remained on at Bordeaux, too numbed by the blow which had fallen on him to take any decisive action.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading It was true that on three separate occasions he had called at the manager’s house, only to be told that Mr. and Miss Coburn were still from home, and neither there nor from the foreman at the works could he learn their addresses or the date of their return.

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

From this reading He now understood that Madeleine Coburn had refused him because she loved him, and he vowed he would rest neither day nor night till he had seen her and obtained a reversal of her decision.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading He had also written a couple of scrappy notes to Hilliard, merely saying he was on a fresh scent, and to make no move in the matter until he heard further.