Chapter XIII

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

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

any thing at all

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “So I hear you want to go back to Oxford to read?”

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

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

possessive form of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

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From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading He responded somewhat sullenly to the Colonel’s questions.

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

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

one or the other of two

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It was indeed very little that Charlie said to his father on the subject.

assets in the form of money

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

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

From this reading “So I hear you want to go back to Oxford to read?”

the act of departing

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

let have

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

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

From this reading He responded somewhat sullenly to the Colonel’s questions.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading “So I hear you want to go back to Oxford to read?”

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

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

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

From this reading “So I hear you want to go back to Oxford to read?”

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

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was indeed very little that Charlie said to his father on the subject.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was indeed very little that Charlie said to his father on the subject.

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

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

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

From this reading It was indeed very little that Charlie said to his father on the subject.

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 COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

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

From this reading “Yes,” said the young man.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

absolutely essential

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was indeed very little that Charlie said to his father on the subject.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

approval to do something

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading He responded somewhat sullenly to the Colonel’s questions.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading He responded somewhat sullenly to the Colonel’s questions.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “So I hear you want to go back to Oxford to read?”

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He responded somewhat sullenly to the Colonel’s questions.

a male human offspring

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It was indeed very little that Charlie said to his father on the subject.

in a sullen manner

From this reading He responded somewhat sullenly to the Colonel’s questions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was indeed very little that Charlie said to his father on the subject.

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

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

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

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading COLONEL KINGSWARD, however, could not be moved either by Bee’s representations or by anything said by his son to grant to Charlie the permission, and the funds necessary, to pursue his studies in Oxford by going “up” to read “in the Long.”

precisely as stated

From this reading It was indeed very little that Charlie said to his father on the subject.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “So I hear you want to go back to Oxford to read?”

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

From this reading It was indeed very little that Charlie said to his father on the subject.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes,” said the young man.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “So I hear you want to go back to Oxford to read?”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “Yes,” said the young man.