Chapter VI · A Scrap of Paper

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Also it seemed as though Fairy Fan was likewise against him, since--according to Frank--she lied freely during her five minutes' evidence.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading When the big dailies arrived at the Shanty containing accounts of the inquest, Lancaster was perfectly convinced that Jarman was right.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Also it seemed as though Fairy Fan was likewise against him, since--according to Frank--she lied freely during her five minutes' evidence.

Having no one else present.

From this reading "Starth might have asked her to marry him," he explained to his friend, when they were strictly alone, "but I certainly never did."

in addition

From this reading Also it seemed as though Fairy Fan was likewise against him, since--according to Frank--she lied freely during her five minutes' evidence.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Had you any idea of doing so?"

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When the big dailies arrived at the Shanty containing accounts of the inquest, Lancaster was perfectly convinced that Jarman was right.

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

From this reading Also it seemed as though Fairy Fan was likewise against him, since--according to Frank--she lied freely during her five minutes' evidence.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Starth might have asked her to marry him," he explained to his friend, when they were strictly alone, "but I certainly never did."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When the big dailies arrived at the Shanty containing accounts of the inquest, Lancaster was perfectly convinced that Jarman was right.

any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading Captain Berry was his enemy sure enough, though for the life of him Frank could not conjecture the cause of such hostility.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When the big dailies arrived at the Shanty containing accounts of the inquest, Lancaster was perfectly convinced that Jarman was right.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Starth might have asked her to marry him," he explained to his friend, when they were strictly alone, "but I certainly never did."

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Berry was his enemy sure enough, though for the life of him Frank could not conjecture the cause of such hostility.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Captain Berry was his enemy sure enough, though for the life of him Frank could not conjecture the cause of such hostility.

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

From this reading "Starth might have asked her to marry him," he explained to his friend, when they were strictly alone, "but I certainly never did."

a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

From this reading Captain Berry was his enemy sure enough, though for the life of him Frank could not conjecture the cause of such hostility.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading When the big dailies arrived at the Shanty containing accounts of the inquest, Lancaster was perfectly convinced that Jarman was right.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading When the big dailies arrived at the Shanty containing accounts of the inquest, Lancaster was perfectly convinced that Jarman was right.

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

From this reading Captain Berry was his enemy sure enough, though for the life of him Frank could not conjecture the cause of such hostility.

plural of “daily” — a newspaper that is published every day

From this reading When the big dailies arrived at the Shanty containing accounts of the inquest, Lancaster was perfectly convinced that Jarman was right.

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

From this reading "Starth might have asked her to marry him," he explained to his friend, when they were strictly alone, "but I certainly never did."

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "Had you any idea of doing so?"

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Also it seemed as though Fairy Fan was likewise against him, since--according to Frank--she lied freely during her five minutes' evidence.

an opposing military force

From this reading Captain Berry was his enemy sure enough, though for the life of him Frank could not conjecture the cause of such hostility.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Captain Berry was his enemy sure enough, though for the life of him Frank could not conjecture the cause of such hostility.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Also it seemed as though Fairy Fan was likewise against him, since--according to Frank--she lied freely during her five minutes' evidence.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "Starth might have asked her to marry him," he explained to his friend, when they were strictly alone, "but I certainly never did."

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Also it seemed as though Fairy Fan was likewise against him, since--according to Frank--she lied freely during her five minutes' evidence.

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading Also it seemed as though Fairy Fan was likewise against him, since--according to Frank--she lied freely during her five minutes' evidence.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Also it seemed as though Fairy Fan was likewise against him, since--according to Frank--she lied freely during her five minutes' evidence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Captain Berry was his enemy sure enough, though for the life of him Frank could not conjecture the cause of such hostility.

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

From this reading Captain Berry was his enemy sure enough, though for the life of him Frank could not conjecture the cause of such hostility.

in a free manner

From this reading Also it seemed as though Fairy Fan was likewise against him, since--according to Frank--she lied freely during her five minutes' evidence.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Starth might have asked her to marry him," he explained to his friend, when they were strictly alone, "but I certainly never did."

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

From this reading "Had you any idea of doing so?"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Starth might have asked her to marry him," he explained to his friend, when they were strictly alone, "but I certainly never did."

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

From this reading "Starth might have asked her to marry him," he explained to his friend, when they were strictly alone, "but I certainly never did."

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

From this reading Also it seemed as though Fairy Fan was likewise against him, since--according to Frank--she lied freely during her five minutes' evidence.

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

From this reading Captain Berry was his enemy sure enough, though for the life of him Frank could not conjecture the cause of such hostility.

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

From this reading Captain Berry was his enemy sure enough, though for the life of him Frank could not conjecture the cause of such hostility.

a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

From this reading Captain Berry was his enemy sure enough, though for the life of him Frank could not conjecture the cause of such hostility.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Starth might have asked her to marry him," he explained to his friend, when they were strictly alone, "but I certainly never did."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Had you any idea of doing so?"

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading When the big dailies arrived at the Shanty containing accounts of the inquest, Lancaster was perfectly convinced that Jarman was right.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Also it seemed as though Fairy Fan was likewise against him, since--according to Frank--she lied freely during her five minutes' evidence.

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

From this reading When the big dailies arrived at the Shanty containing accounts of the inquest, Lancaster was perfectly convinced that Jarman was right.

a city in northwestern England

From this reading When the big dailies arrived at the Shanty containing accounts of the inquest, Lancaster was perfectly convinced that Jarman was right.

a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano

From this reading Also it seemed as though Fairy Fan was likewise against him, since--according to Frank--she lied freely during her five minutes' evidence.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Captain Berry was his enemy sure enough, though for the life of him Frank could not conjecture the cause of such hostility.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Also it seemed as though Fairy Fan was likewise against him, since--according to Frank--she lied freely during her five minutes' evidence.

take in marriage

From this reading "Starth might have asked her to marry him," he explained to his friend, when they were strictly alone, "but I certainly never did."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Starth might have asked her to marry him," he explained to his friend, when they were strictly alone, "but I certainly never did."

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Also it seemed as though Fairy Fan was likewise against him, since--according to Frank--she lied freely during her five minutes' evidence.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Starth might have asked her to marry him," he explained to his friend, when they were strictly alone, "but I certainly never did."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Captain Berry was his enemy sure enough, though for the life of him Frank could not conjecture the cause of such hostility.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the big dailies arrived at the Shanty containing accounts of the inquest, Lancaster was perfectly convinced that Jarman was right.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading When the big dailies arrived at the Shanty containing accounts of the inquest, Lancaster was perfectly convinced that Jarman was right.

precisely, exactly

From this reading When the big dailies arrived at the Shanty containing accounts of the inquest, Lancaster was perfectly convinced that Jarman was right.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Also it seemed as though Fairy Fan was likewise against him, since--according to Frank--she lied freely during her five minutes' evidence.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading When the big dailies arrived at the Shanty containing accounts of the inquest, Lancaster was perfectly convinced that Jarman was right.

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

From this reading Also it seemed as though Fairy Fan was likewise against him, since--according to Frank--she lied freely during her five minutes' evidence.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Also it seemed as though Fairy Fan was likewise against him, since--according to Frank--she lied freely during her five minutes' evidence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Had you any idea of doing so?"

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

From this reading "Starth might have asked her to marry him," he explained to his friend, when they were strictly alone, "but I certainly never did."

restricted to something

From this reading "Starth might have asked her to marry him," he explained to his friend, when they were strictly alone, "but I certainly never did."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Captain Berry was his enemy sure enough, though for the life of him Frank could not conjecture the cause of such hostility.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Captain Berry was his enemy sure enough, though for the life of him Frank could not conjecture the cause of such hostility.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the big dailies arrived at the Shanty containing accounts of the inquest, Lancaster was perfectly convinced that Jarman was right.

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

From this reading When the big dailies arrived at the Shanty containing accounts of the inquest, Lancaster was perfectly convinced that Jarman was right.

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

From this reading "Starth might have asked her to marry him," he explained to his friend, when they were strictly alone, "but I certainly never did."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Captain Berry was his enemy sure enough, though for the life of him Frank could not conjecture the cause of such hostility.

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

From this reading Also it seemed as though Fairy Fan was likewise against him, since--according to Frank--she lied freely during her five minutes' evidence.

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

From this reading When the big dailies arrived at the Shanty containing accounts of the inquest, Lancaster was perfectly convinced that Jarman was right.

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

From this reading "Starth might have asked her to marry him," he explained to his friend, when they were strictly alone, "but I certainly never did."

at the time that

From this reading When the big dailies arrived at the Shanty containing accounts of the inquest, Lancaster was perfectly convinced that Jarman was right.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Had you any idea of doing so?"