used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he had a good deal of self-possession, and it did not desert him on the present trying occasion.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading After such consideration as circumstances permitted, he could discern only one chance of escape, and though well-nigh hopeless, he resolved to adopt it.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After such consideration as circumstances permitted, he could discern only one chance of escape, and though well-nigh hopeless, he resolved to adopt it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he had a good deal of self-possession, and it did not desert him on the present trying occasion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After such consideration as circumstances permitted, he could discern only one chance of escape, and though well-nigh hopeless, he resolved to adopt it.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading If consummate audacity could carry him through--and it was required in the present emergency--he had no lack of it.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Hitherto, not a word had passed between him and the intruders on his privacy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had a good deal of self-possession, and it did not desert him on the present trying occasion.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading If consummate audacity could carry him through--and it was required in the present emergency--he had no lack of it.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading After such consideration as circumstances permitted, he could discern only one chance of escape, and though well-nigh hopeless, he resolved to adopt it.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading After such consideration as circumstances permitted, he could discern only one chance of escape, and though well-nigh hopeless, he resolved to adopt it.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading After such consideration as circumstances permitted, he could discern only one chance of escape, and though well-nigh hopeless, he resolved to adopt it.
consummateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəmət/
fulfill sexually
From this reading If consummate audacity could carry him through--and it was required in the present emergency--he had no lack of it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After such consideration as circumstances permitted, he could discern only one chance of escape, and though well-nigh hopeless, he resolved to adopt it.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading But he had a good deal of self-possession, and it did not desert him on the present trying occasion.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading But he had a good deal of self-possession, and it did not desert him on the present trying occasion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he had a good deal of self-possession, and it did not desert him on the present trying occasion.
dilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading How to extricate himself from the dilemma in which he was placed, Lord Roos scarcely knew.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading After such consideration as circumstances permitted, he could discern only one chance of escape, and though well-nigh hopeless, he resolved to adopt it.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading If consummate audacity could carry him through--and it was required in the present emergency--he had no lack of it.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading After such consideration as circumstances permitted, he could discern only one chance of escape, and though well-nigh hopeless, he resolved to adopt it.
extricateverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪt/
release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading How to extricate himself from the dilemma in which he was placed, Lord Roos scarcely knew.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading How to extricate himself from the dilemma in which he was placed, Lord Roos scarcely knew.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But he had a good deal of self-possession, and it did not desert him on the present trying occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he had a good deal of self-possession, and it did not desert him on the present trying occasion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How to extricate himself from the dilemma in which he was placed, Lord Roos scarcely knew.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he had a good deal of self-possession, and it did not desert him on the present trying occasion.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading How to extricate himself from the dilemma in which he was placed, Lord Roos scarcely knew.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hitherto, not a word had passed between him and the intruders on his privacy.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Hitherto, not a word had passed between him and the intruders on his privacy.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading After such consideration as circumstances permitted, he could discern only one chance of escape, and though well-nigh hopeless, he resolved to adopt it.
How
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From this reading How to extricate himself from the dilemma in which he was placed, Lord Roos scarcely knew.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If consummate audacity could carry him through--and it was required in the present emergency--he had no lack of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How to extricate himself from the dilemma in which he was placed, Lord Roos scarcely knew.
intrudersnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdərz/
plural of “intruder” — someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading Hitherto, not a word had passed between him and the intruders on his privacy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he had a good deal of self-possession, and it did not desert him on the present trying occasion.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How to extricate himself from the dilemma in which he was placed, Lord Roos scarcely knew.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading If consummate audacity could carry him through--and it was required in the present emergency--he had no lack of it.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading How to extricate himself from the dilemma in which he was placed, Lord Roos scarcely knew.
not any; not one
From this reading If consummate audacity could carry him through--and it was required in the present emergency--he had no lack of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he had a good deal of self-possession, and it did not desert him on the present trying occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading But he had a good deal of self-possession, and it did not desert him on the present trying occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But he had a good deal of self-possession, and it did not desert him on the present trying occasion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But he had a good deal of self-possession, and it did not desert him on the present trying occasion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After such consideration as circumstances permitted, he could discern only one chance of escape, and though well-nigh hopeless, he resolved to adopt it.
and nothing more
From this reading After such consideration as circumstances permitted, he could discern only one chance of escape, and though well-nigh hopeless, he resolved to adopt it.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Hitherto, not a word had passed between him and the intruders on his privacy.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading After such consideration as circumstances permitted, he could discern only one chance of escape, and though well-nigh hopeless, he resolved to adopt it.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading How to extricate himself from the dilemma in which he was placed, Lord Roos scarcely knew.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But he had a good deal of self-possession, and it did not desert him on the present trying occasion.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Hitherto, not a word had passed between him and the intruders on his privacy.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading If consummate audacity could carry him through--and it was required in the present emergency--he had no lack of it.
determined
From this reading After such consideration as circumstances permitted, he could discern only one chance of escape, and though well-nigh hopeless, he resolved to adopt it.
Roos
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From this reading How to extricate himself from the dilemma in which he was placed, Lord Roos scarcely knew.
only a very short time before
From this reading How to extricate himself from the dilemma in which he was placed, Lord Roos scarcely knew.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading But he had a good deal of self-possession, and it did not desert him on the present trying occasion.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After such consideration as circumstances permitted, he could discern only one chance of escape, and though well-nigh hopeless, he resolved to adopt it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How to extricate himself from the dilemma in which he was placed, Lord Roos scarcely knew.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading After such consideration as circumstances permitted, he could discern only one chance of escape, and though well-nigh hopeless, he resolved to adopt it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If consummate audacity could carry him through--and it was required in the present emergency--he had no lack of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How to extricate himself from the dilemma in which he was placed, Lord Roos scarcely knew.
hard to endure
From this reading But he had a good deal of self-possession, and it did not desert him on the present trying occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How to extricate himself from the dilemma in which he was placed, Lord Roos scarcely knew.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading After such consideration as circumstances permitted, he could discern only one chance of escape, and though well-nigh hopeless, he resolved to adopt it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How to extricate himself from the dilemma in which he was placed, Lord Roos scarcely knew.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Hitherto, not a word had passed between him and the intruders on his privacy.
