Chapter V

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

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

(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 Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

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

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

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

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

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From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

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

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

harshly critical or expressing censure

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

cut or trimmed by clipping

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

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 In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

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

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

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

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

an acute insufficiency

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

true confidential information

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

showing sorrow

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

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

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

provide entertainment for

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

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

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

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

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

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

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

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

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

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

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

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

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

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

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

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

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

an instinctive motive

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

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

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

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

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

humorously sarcastic or mocking

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

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

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

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 “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

pertaining to or occurring in the morning

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

past form of “muster” — gather or bring together

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

not any; not one

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

any structure that makes progress difficult

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

and nothing more

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

above and across; more than

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

plural of “pleasantry” — an agreeable or amusing remark

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

-ing form of “prolong” — lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

the quality of being holy

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

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

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

carry out

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

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

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

on that

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Although Ducie seemed to have mustered the philosophy to ignore the serious aspects of this most irksome and dolorous detention, it had darkened all the horizon to Floyd-Rosney’s exacting and censorious mood.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

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

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

-ing form of “tone” — utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading In his inexorable view of the sanctity of his promise Colonel Kenwynton had no impulse to confide the details of the revelation he had received or to take counsel thereon.

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

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.

at the time that

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading “Oh, Miss Dean says he knew it was there all the time, and only wished to entertain us,” his wife interposed, with a view of toning down her lord’s displeasure, but her sarcastic chin was in the air, and her clipped, quick enunciation gave token only of one of her ironic pleasantries.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Still, he could but look with an accession of interest at Adrian Ducie when he met him at the breakfast table, the passengers of the _Cherokee Rose_ dallying over the meal, prolonging it to the utmost in the dearth of other interest or occupation.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I can’t imagine, Captain, how you should not have been on the lookout for the formation of an obstruction capable of grounding the boat,” was his cheerful matutinal greeting.