Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading As it was, she had a distinct feeling that life wasn't as simple as it had been heretofore, and that there were puzzling problems to solve.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

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

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

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

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

react verbally

From this reading Sallie didn't exactly know the answer to that, but told him that she hoped he would remember that she was a professor.

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

From this reading As it was, she had a distinct feeling that life wasn't as simple as it had been heretofore, and that there were puzzling problems to solve.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As it was, she had a distinct feeling that life wasn't as simple as it had been heretofore, and that there were puzzling problems to solve.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sallie didn't exactly know the answer to that, but told him that she hoped he would remember that she was a professor.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

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From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

the act of converging (coming closer)

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

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

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

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From this reading Sallie didn't exactly know the answer to that, but told him that she hoped he would remember that she was a professor.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading As it was, she had a distinct feeling that life wasn't as simple as it had been heretofore, and that there were puzzling problems to solve.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Sallie didn't exactly know the answer to that, but told him that she hoped he would remember that she was a professor.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading As it was, she had a distinct feeling that life wasn't as simple as it had been heretofore, and that there were puzzling problems to solve.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

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

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

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

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading As it was, she had a distinct feeling that life wasn't as simple as it had been heretofore, and that there were puzzling problems to solve.

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

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

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

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Sallie didn't exactly know the answer to that, but told him that she hoped he would remember that she was a professor.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "What's that?" inquired Hand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it was, she had a distinct feeling that life wasn't as simple as it had been heretofore, and that there were puzzling problems to solve.

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From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Sallie didn't exactly know the answer to that, but told him that she hoped he would remember that she was a professor.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

a room where books are kept

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As it was, she had a distinct feeling that life wasn't as simple as it had been heretofore, and that there were puzzling problems to solve.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

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

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading As it was, she had a distinct feeling that life wasn't as simple as it had been heretofore, and that there were puzzling problems to solve.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Sallie didn't exactly know the answer to that, but told him that she hoped he would remember that she was a professor.

not clear to the understanding

From this reading As it was, she had a distinct feeling that life wasn't as simple as it had been heretofore, and that there were puzzling problems to solve.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Sallie didn't exactly know the answer to that, but told him that she hoped he would remember that she was a professor.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

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From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

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

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading As it was, she had a distinct feeling that life wasn't as simple as it had been heretofore, and that there were puzzling problems to solve.

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

From this reading As it was, she had a distinct feeling that life wasn't as simple as it had been heretofore, and that there were puzzling problems to solve.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As it was, she had a distinct feeling that life wasn't as simple as it had been heretofore, and that there were puzzling problems to solve.

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

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

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

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As it was, she had a distinct feeling that life wasn't as simple as it had been heretofore, and that there were puzzling problems to solve.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

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

From this reading As it was, she had a distinct feeling that life wasn't as simple as it had been heretofore, and that there were puzzling problems to solve.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Sallie didn't exactly know the answer to that, but told him that she hoped he would remember that she was a professor.

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

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

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

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

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

From this reading As it was, she had a distinct feeling that life wasn't as simple as it had been heretofore, and that there were puzzling problems to solve.

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From this reading As it was, she had a distinct feeling that life wasn't as simple as it had been heretofore, and that there were puzzling problems to solve.

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

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

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

From this reading "What's that?" inquired Hand.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

at the time that

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was almost certain that she had caught Mr. Hand using an oath; though when she charged him with it, he had said that he had been talking Spanish to himself--he always did when he was alone.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.

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

From this reading MONSIEUR CHATELARD TAKES THE WHEEL Sallie Kingsbury would have given up the ghost without more ado, had she known what secular and unministerial passions were converging about Parson Thayer's peaceful library.