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 Sol Wants a Good Wife--Bad Phil was busy in the forge one morning, all alone.

the state of being absent

From this reading Sol Hanson, for some unknown reason, had failed to put in an appearance, and his assistant was not a little troubled over his absence.

later than; following

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

(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 Sol Wants a Good Wife--Bad Phil was busy in the forge one morning, all alone.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Sol Wants a Good Wife--Bad Phil was busy in the forge one morning, all alone.

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

From this reading Sol Hanson, for some unknown reason, had failed to put in an appearance, and his assistant was not a little troubled over his absence.

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

From this reading Sol Hanson, for some unknown reason, had failed to put in an appearance, and his assistant was not a little troubled over his absence.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

any thing at all

From this reading Furthermore, rumour had it that Pederstone's party was sweeping the country, so, if there was anything at all in indications, Royce Pederstone's election was a foregone conclusion.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Sol Hanson, for some unknown reason, had failed to put in an appearance, and his assistant was not a little troubled over his absence.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Sol Hanson, for some unknown reason, had failed to put in an appearance, and his assistant was not a little troubled over his absence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

expected hopefully

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Sol Wants a Good Wife--Bad Phil was busy in the forge one morning, all alone.

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

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Sol Wants a Good Wife--Bad Phil was busy in the forge one morning, all alone.

a politician who is running for public office

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Furthermore, rumour had it that Pederstone's party was sweeping the country, so, if there was anything at all in indications, Royce Pederstone's election was a foregone conclusion.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Furthermore, rumour had it that Pederstone's party was sweeping the country, so, if there was anything at all in indications, Royce Pederstone's election was a foregone conclusion.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

subject to popular election

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Sol Hanson, for some unknown reason, had failed to put in an appearance, and his assistant was not a little troubled over his absence.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sol Hanson, for some unknown reason, had failed to put in an appearance, and his assistant was not a little troubled over his absence.

well in the past; former

From this reading Furthermore, rumour had it that Pederstone's party was sweeping the country, so, if there was anything at all in indications, Royce Pederstone's election was a foregone conclusion.

create by hammering

From this reading Sol Wants a Good Wife--Bad Phil was busy in the forge one morning, all alone.

in addition

From this reading Furthermore, rumour had it that Pederstone's party was sweeping the country, so, if there was anything at all in indications, Royce Pederstone's election was a foregone conclusion.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Sol Wants a Good Wife--Bad Phil was busy in the forge one morning, all alone.

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

From this reading Sol Hanson, for some unknown reason, had failed to put in an appearance, and his assistant was not a little troubled over his absence.

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

From this reading Sol Hanson, for some unknown reason, had failed to put in an appearance, and his assistant was not a little troubled over his absence.

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

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

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

From this reading Sol Hanson, for some unknown reason, had failed to put in an appearance, and his assistant was not a little troubled over his absence.

the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Furthermore, rumour had it that Pederstone's party was sweeping the country, so, if there was anything at all in indications, Royce Pederstone's election was a foregone conclusion.

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

From this reading Sol Wants a Good Wife--Bad Phil was busy in the forge one morning, all alone.

plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading Furthermore, rumour had it that Pederstone's party was sweeping the country, so, if there was anything at all in indications, Royce Pederstone's election was a foregone conclusion.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

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

From this reading Sol Hanson, for some unknown reason, had failed to put in an appearance, and his assistant was not a little troubled over his absence.

engage in

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Sol Wants a Good Wife--Bad Phil was busy in the forge one morning, all alone.

the middle of the day

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sol Hanson, for some unknown reason, had failed to put in an appearance, and his assistant was not a little troubled over his absence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Sol Wants a Good Wife--Bad Phil was busy in the forge one morning, all alone.

a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

above and across; more than

From this reading Sol Hanson, for some unknown reason, had failed to put in an appearance, and his assistant was not a little troubled over his absence.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Furthermore, rumour had it that Pederstone's party was sweeping the country, so, if there was anything at all in indications, Royce Pederstone's election was a foregone conclusion.

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

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

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

From this reading Furthermore, rumour had it that Pederstone's party was sweeping the country, so, if there was anything at all in indications, Royce Pederstone's election was a foregone conclusion.

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

From this reading Sol Wants a Good Wife--Bad Phil was busy in the forge one morning, all alone.

of or associated with a province

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Sol Hanson, for some unknown reason, had failed to put in an appearance, and his assistant was not a little troubled over his absence.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Sol Hanson, for some unknown reason, had failed to put in an appearance, and his assistant was not a little troubled over his absence.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

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

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Furthermore, rumour had it that Pederstone's party was sweeping the country, so, if there was anything at all in indications, Royce Pederstone's election was a foregone conclusion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Furthermore, rumour had it that Pederstone's party was sweeping the country, so, if there was anything at all in indications, Royce Pederstone's election was a foregone conclusion.

a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid

From this reading Sol Wants a Good Wife--Bad Phil was busy in the forge one morning, all alone.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

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

From this reading Sol Hanson, for some unknown reason, had failed to put in an appearance, and his assistant was not a little troubled over his absence.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading Furthermore, rumour had it that Pederstone's party was sweeping the country, so, if there was anything at all in indications, Royce Pederstone's election was a foregone conclusion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

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

From this reading Sol Wants a Good Wife--Bad Phil was busy in the forge one morning, all alone.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Furthermore, rumour had it that Pederstone's party was sweeping the country, so, if there was anything at all in indications, Royce Pederstone's election was a foregone conclusion.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

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

From this reading Sol Hanson, for some unknown reason, had failed to put in an appearance, and his assistant was not a little troubled over his absence.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Sol Hanson, for some unknown reason, had failed to put in an appearance, and his assistant was not a little troubled over his absence.

not known

From this reading Sol Hanson, for some unknown reason, had failed to put in an appearance, and his assistant was not a little troubled over his absence.

up to a particular time

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading Sol Wants a Good Wife--Bad Phil was busy in the forge one morning, all alone.

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

From this reading Sol Wants a Good Wife--Bad Phil was busy in the forge one morning, all alone.

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

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Sol Wants a Good Wife--Bad Phil was busy in the forge one morning, all alone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Before starting out to make inquiries, however, he decided to work away until noon, for it was the day after the Provincial Election, and the results were expected any minute and were anxiously awaited.

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

From this reading He felt quite confident within himself that John Royce Pederstone would be elected, for the candidate had received a splendid reception at all his meetings throughout the Valley, with the solitary exception of the hometown of his opponent.