Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading A CROSS-EXAMINATION.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

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

From this reading He became almost a hero in the minds of the people.

a purgative made from the leaves of aloe

From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

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

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

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

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

the brownish gum resin of various plants; has strong taste and odor; formerly used as an antispasmodic

From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

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

From this reading He became almost a hero in the minds of the people.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

small tree with pear-shaped fruit whose oil is used in perfumery; Italy

From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

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

From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination

From this reading A CROSS-EXAMINATION.

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From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

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

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

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From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

past form of “exhale” — expel air

From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

an established custom

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

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

From this reading He became almost a hero in the minds of the people.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading He became almost a hero in the minds of the people.

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

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

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

From this reading He became almost a hero in the minds of the people.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

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

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading He became almost a hero in the minds of the people.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He became almost a hero in the minds of the people.

possessive form of “potter” — a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

plural of “questioner” — someone who asks a question

From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

with speed

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

past form of “smell” — inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense

From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

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From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

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

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

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

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The story of Gilbert Potter's robbery and marvellous escape from death ran rapidly through the neighborhood, and coming, as it did, upon the heels of his former adventure, created a great excitement.

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

From this reading It was not their habit to allow any man to _quite_ assume so lofty a character as that, but they granted to Gilbert fully as much interest as, in their estimation, any human being ought properly to receive.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

in or to any place at all

From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.

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

From this reading Dr. Deane was eagerly questioned, wherever he went; and if his garments could have exhaled the odors of his feelings, his questioners would have smelled aloes and asafoetida instead of sweet-marjoram and bergamot.