Chapter IX

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

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

contrary to your interests or welfare

From this reading Presently she read the other papers; all contained more or less adverse criticism of him.

later than; following

From this reading It was after eight o'clock when Shirley was reminded of a sudden that she was desperately hungry.

(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 Presently she read the other papers; all contained more or less adverse criticism of him.

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

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Moreover, in none of them was there any reference to the existence of Challoner.

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

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

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

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Challoners had been forgotten--had dropped completely out of sight.

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

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

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

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

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From this reading Moreover, in none of them was there any reference to the existence of Challoner.

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From this reading The Challoners had been forgotten--had dropped completely out of sight.

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

From this reading The Challoners had been forgotten--had dropped completely out of sight.

gotten under control

From this reading Presently she read the other papers; all contained more or less adverse criticism of him.

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

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading Presently she read the other papers; all contained more or less adverse criticism of him.

with great urgency

From this reading It was after eight o'clock when Shirley was reminded of a sudden that she was desperately hungry.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading The Challoners had been forgotten--had dropped completely out of sight.

being one more than seven

From this reading It was after eight o'clock when Shirley was reminded of a sudden that she was desperately hungry.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Moreover, in none of them was there any reference to the existence of Challoner.

a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading The Challoners had been forgotten--had dropped completely out of sight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

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

From this reading The Challoners had been forgotten--had dropped completely out of sight.

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

From this reading Presently she read the other papers; all contained more or less adverse criticism of him.

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

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

the quality of being honest

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading It was after eight o'clock when Shirley was reminded of a sudden that she was desperately hungry.

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

From this reading Moreover, in none of them was there any reference to the existence of Challoner.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was after eight o'clock when Shirley was reminded of a sudden that she was desperately hungry.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Presently she read the other papers; all contained more or less adverse criticism of him.

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

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Presently she read the other papers; all contained more or less adverse criticism of him.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, in none of them was there any reference to the existence of Challoner.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

not one, and not any

From this reading Moreover, in none of them was there any reference to the existence of Challoner.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

according to the clock

From this reading It was after eight o'clock when Shirley was reminded of a sudden that she was desperately hungry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Presently she read the other papers; all contained more or less adverse criticism of him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Presently she read the other papers; all contained more or less adverse criticism of him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Presently she read the other papers; all contained more or less adverse criticism of him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

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

From this reading Presently she read the other papers; all contained more or less adverse criticism of him.

a course of conduct

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

in the near future

From this reading Presently she read the other papers; all contained more or less adverse criticism of him.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Presently she read the other papers; all contained more or less adverse criticism of him.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Moreover, in none of them was there any reference to the existence of Challoner.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading It was after eight o'clock when Shirley was reminded of a sudden that she was desperately hungry.

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

From this reading Presently she read the other papers; all contained more or less adverse criticism of him.

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

From this reading It was after eight o'clock when Shirley was reminded of a sudden that she was desperately hungry.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The Challoners had been forgotten--had dropped completely out of sight.

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

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

successive (without a break)

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading It was after eight o'clock when Shirley was reminded of a sudden that she was desperately hungry.

past form of “swerve” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was after eight o'clock when Shirley was reminded of a sudden that she was desperately hungry.

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

From this reading Presently she read the other papers; all contained more or less adverse criticism of him.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Moreover, in none of them was there any reference to the existence of Challoner.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

a special situation

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

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

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

in complete agreement

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

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

From this reading Moreover, in none of them was there any reference to the existence of Challoner.

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

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.

at the time that

From this reading It was after eight o'clock when Shirley was reminded of a sudden that she was desperately hungry.

which person or people

From this reading One thing, however, stood out: fanatic though some of them called him, they were unanimous as to his honesty of purpose--a man who could not be bought, who could not be swerved from the straight and narrow path.