Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

matters of personal concern

From this reading But as health returned there came to the invalid a gradual revival of interest in affairs at the glass works.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading Nevertheless the doctor was a cautious man and at first permitted only the slightest allusions to be made to business.

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

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

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

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was, however, weeks before there was any link connecting the two.

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

From this reading But as health returned there came to the invalid a gradual revival of interest in affairs at the glass works.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But as health returned there came to the invalid a gradual revival of interest in affairs at the glass works.

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

From this reading Nevertheless the doctor was a cautious man and at first permitted only the slightest allusions to be made to business.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was, however, weeks before there was any link connecting the two.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Nevertheless the doctor was a cautious man and at first permitted only the slightest allusions to be made to business.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as health returned there came to the invalid a gradual revival of interest in affairs at the glass works.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But as health returned there came to the invalid a gradual revival of interest in affairs at the glass works.

showing careful forethought

From this reading Nevertheless the doctor was a cautious man and at first permitted only the slightest allusions to be made to business.

-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading It was, however, weeks before there was any link connecting the two.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

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From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Nevertheless the doctor was a cautious man and at first permitted only the slightest allusions to be made to business.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Nevertheless the doctor was a cautious man and at first permitted only the slightest allusions to be made to business.

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From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading But as health returned there came to the invalid a gradual revival of interest in affairs at the glass works.

a negotiator who acts as a link between parties

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

proceeding in small stages

From this reading But as health returned there came to the invalid a gradual revival of interest in affairs at the glass works.

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

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading But as health returned there came to the invalid a gradual revival of interest in affairs at the glass works.

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

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was, however, weeks before there was any link connecting the two.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

of great significance or value

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

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

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But as health returned there came to the invalid a gradual revival of interest in affairs at the glass works.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading But as health returned there came to the invalid a gradual revival of interest in affairs at the glass works.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was, however, weeks before there was any link connecting the two.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading It was, however, weeks before there was any link connecting the two.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Nevertheless the doctor was a cautious man and at first permitted only the slightest allusions to be made to business.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

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

From this reading Nevertheless the doctor was a cautious man and at first permitted only the slightest allusions to be made to business.

a person who carries a message

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

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

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

a form of address for a man

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless the doctor was a cautious man and at first permitted only the slightest allusions to be made to business.

a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But as health returned there came to the invalid a gradual revival of interest in affairs at the glass works.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

and nothing more

From this reading Nevertheless the doctor was a cautious man and at first permitted only the slightest allusions to be made to business.

above and across; more than

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Nevertheless the doctor was a cautious man and at first permitted only the slightest allusions to be made to business.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

return to an original state

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading But as health returned there came to the invalid a gradual revival of interest in affairs at the glass works.

bringing again into activity and prominence

From this reading But as health returned there came to the invalid a gradual revival of interest in affairs at the glass works.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Nevertheless the doctor was a cautious man and at first permitted only the slightest allusions to be made to business.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

plural of “specification” — a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

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

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was, however, weeks before there was any link connecting the two.

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

From this reading But as health returned there came to the invalid a gradual revival of interest in affairs at the glass works.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was, however, weeks before there was any link connecting the two.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading JEAN AND GIUSIPPE EACH FIND A NICHE IN LIFE During Uncle Tom's illness and slow recovery Giusippe became the messenger between Mr. Curtis's residence and his office.

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

From this reading It was, however, weeks before there was any link connecting the two.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was, however, weeks before there was any link connecting the two.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Later, as strength increased, Mr. Curtis was allowed to look over at home mail, papers, and specifications and put his signature to a few important documents, and since Giusippe was almost constantly at the house what was more natural than that he should become the go-between?

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading But as health returned there came to the invalid a gradual revival of interest in affairs at the glass works.