Chapter XVI

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

From this reading With their going, a measure of peace came to Frank Gleason.

inflected form of “abet” — assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing

From this reading Furthermore, with Helen not under his own roof, he was not so guiltily conscious of "aiding and abetting" a friend's runaway wife.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

later than; following

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Furthermore, with Helen not under his own roof, he was not so guiltily conscious of "aiding and abetting" a friend's runaway wife.

(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 Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

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

From this reading EMERGENCIES In September Helen Denby and Dorothy Elizabeth went to London.

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

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

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading With their going, a measure of peace came to Frank Gleason.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

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

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

intentionally conceived

From this reading Furthermore, with Helen not under his own roof, he was not so guiltily conscious of "aiding and abetting" a friend's runaway wife.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

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

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

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From this reading EMERGENCIES In September Helen Denby and Dorothy Elizabeth went to London.

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From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

the act of departing

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

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From this reading EMERGENCIES In September Helen Denby and Dorothy Elizabeth went to London.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading EMERGENCIES In September Helen Denby and Dorothy Elizabeth went to London.

plural of “emergency” — a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading EMERGENCIES In September Helen Denby and Dorothy Elizabeth went to London.

communicated in words

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

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From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading With their going, a measure of peace came to Frank Gleason.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

in addition

From this reading Furthermore, with Helen not under his own roof, he was not so guiltily conscious of "aiding and abetting" a friend's runaway wife.

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From this reading With their going, a measure of peace came to Frank Gleason.

the act of departing

From this reading With their going, a measure of peace came to Frank Gleason.

in the manner of someone who has committed an offense

From this reading Furthermore, with Helen not under his own roof, he was not so guiltily conscious of "aiding and abetting" a friend's runaway wife.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

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

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading EMERGENCIES In September Helen Denby and Dorothy Elizabeth went to London.

possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

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

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

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

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

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

From this reading EMERGENCIES In September Helen Denby and Dorothy Elizabeth went to London.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

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

From this reading EMERGENCIES In September Helen Denby and Dorothy Elizabeth went to London.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading With their going, a measure of peace came to Frank Gleason.

come together

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

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

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With their going, a measure of peace came to Frank Gleason.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

something that results

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Furthermore, with Helen not under his own roof, he was not so guiltily conscious of "aiding and abetting" a friend's runaway wife.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading With their going, a measure of peace came to Frank Gleason.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

put in the mind of someone

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

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

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Furthermore, with Helen not under his own roof, he was not so guiltily conscious of "aiding and abetting" a friend's runaway wife.

an easy victory

From this reading Furthermore, with Helen not under his own roof, he was not so guiltily conscious of "aiding and abetting" a friend's runaway wife.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading EMERGENCIES In September Helen Denby and Dorothy Elizabeth went to London.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Furthermore, with Helen not under his own roof, he was not so guiltily conscious of "aiding and abetting" a friend's runaway wife.

in the near future

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

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

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading With their going, a measure of peace came to Frank Gleason.

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

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.

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

From this reading EMERGENCIES In September Helen Denby and Dorothy Elizabeth went to London.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Furthermore, with Helen not under his own roof, he was not so guiltily conscious of "aiding and abetting" a friend's runaway wife.

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

From this reading Furthermore, with Helen not under his own roof, he was not so guiltily conscious of "aiding and abetting" a friend's runaway wife.

(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 Soon after Helen's departure for London, a letter from Burke Denby in far-away South America told of the Denbys' rejoicing at the happy outcome of the Arctic trip, and expressed the hope that the doctor was well, and that they might meet him as soon as possible after their return from South America in December.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading EMERGENCIES In September Helen Denby and Dorothy Elizabeth went to London.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Furthermore, with Helen not under his own roof, he was not so guiltily conscious of "aiding and abetting" a friend's runaway wife.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With their going, a measure of peace came to Frank Gleason.

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

From this reading Not having their constant presence to remind him of his friend's domestic complications, he could the more easily adopt his sister's complacent attitude of cheery confidence that it would all come out right in time--that it _must_ come out right.