Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading A perilous position for Todd!

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading TODD HAS SOME FURTHER ADVENTURES IN FLEET STREET.

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

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

move towards

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

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

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

a minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

the act of burning something

From this reading We left Todd in the pulpit of St. Dunstan's Church, while his old house was rapidly burning down.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading We left Todd in the pulpit of St. Dunstan's Church, while his old house was rapidly burning down.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

caused to show discomposure

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading We left Todd in the pulpit of St. Dunstan's Church, while his old house was rapidly burning down.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

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From this reading We left Todd in the pulpit of St. Dunstan's Church, while his old house was rapidly burning down.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

start firing a weapon

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading TODD HAS SOME FURTHER ADVENTURES IN FLEET STREET.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A perilous position for Todd!

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading TODD HAS SOME FURTHER ADVENTURES IN FLEET STREET.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

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

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading TODD HAS SOME FURTHER ADVENTURES IN FLEET STREET.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

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

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

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

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

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

From this reading We left Todd in the pulpit of St. Dunstan's Church, while his old house was rapidly burning down.

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

From this reading We left Todd in the pulpit of St. Dunstan's Church, while his old house was rapidly burning down.

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From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

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

From this reading TODD HAS SOME FURTHER ADVENTURES IN FLEET STREET.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

plural of “juncture” — an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading We left Todd in the pulpit of St. Dunstan's Church, while his old house was rapidly burning down.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We left Todd in the pulpit of St. Dunstan's Church, while his old house was rapidly burning down.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading We left Todd in the pulpit of St. Dunstan's Church, while his old house was rapidly burning down.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

fraught with danger

From this reading A perilous position for Todd!

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading A perilous position for Todd!

bring about abruptly

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

more desirable than another

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading We left Todd in the pulpit of St. Dunstan's Church, while his old house was rapidly burning down.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

with speed

From this reading We left Todd in the pulpit of St. Dunstan's Church, while his old house was rapidly burning down.

not used up

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading TODD HAS SOME FURTHER ADVENTURES IN FLEET STREET.

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From this reading We left Todd in the pulpit of St. Dunstan's Church, while his old house was rapidly burning down.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading TODD HAS SOME FURTHER ADVENTURES IN FLEET STREET.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

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

From this reading We left Todd in the pulpit of St. Dunstan's Church, while his old house was rapidly burning down.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

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

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

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

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading TODD HAS SOME FURTHER ADVENTURES IN FLEET STREET.

not discovered

From this reading Perhaps, if he had courage sufficient to have made the attempt, he might have escaped at several junctures, but the dread of the consequences of capture was so strong in his heart and brain, that while he felt that he was undiscovered in the pulpit, he preferred remaining there to making any precipitate means of escape.

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

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.

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

From this reading We left Todd in the pulpit of St. Dunstan's Church, while his old house was rapidly burning down.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We left Todd in the pulpit of St. Dunstan's Church, while his old house was rapidly burning down.

during the time that

From this reading We left Todd in the pulpit of St. Dunstan's Church, while his old house was rapidly burning down.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be remembered how the beadle had taken up several gentlemen to the roof of the church, in order that they might get a good view of the fire; and it was during that time that Todd thought of escaping, but the rapid approach of daylight daunted him.