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 There were many like him in the colonies, keen men who had a vision for world affairs and who looked far into the future.

matters of personal concern

From this reading There were many like him in the colonies, keen men who had a vision for world affairs and who looked far into the future.

anew

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

(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 He was so engrossed in these matters that he did not notice that he was doing nearly all the talking, but Robert was content to listen.

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

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

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

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

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

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was so engrossed in these matters that he did not notice that he was doing nearly all the talking, but Robert was content to listen.

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 THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading There were many like him in the colonies, keen men who had a vision for world affairs and who looked far into the future.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading He was so engrossed in these matters that he did not notice that he was doing nearly all the talking, but Robert was content to listen.

showing lack of emotional involvement

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

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

From this reading He was so engrossed in these matters that he did not notice that he was doing nearly all the talking, but Robert was content to listen.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He was so engrossed in these matters that he did not notice that he was doing nearly all the talking, but Robert was content to listen.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Yet its effects remained.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading He was so engrossed in these matters that he did not notice that he was doing nearly all the talking, but Robert was content to listen.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading There were many like him in the colonies, keen men who had a vision for world affairs and who looked far into the future.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

yet to be or coming

From this reading There were many like him in the colonies, keen men who had a vision for world affairs and who looked far into the future.

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

From this reading There were many like him in the colonies, keen men who had a vision for world affairs and who looked far into the future.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

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

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

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

From this reading There were many like him in the colonies, keen men who had a vision for world affairs and who looked far into the future.

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

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

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

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

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

From this reading There were many like him in the colonies, keen men who had a vision for world affairs and who looked far into the future.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There were many like him in the colonies, keen men who had a vision for world affairs and who looked far into the future.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Yet its effects remained.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading There were many like him in the colonies, keen men who had a vision for world affairs and who looked far into the future.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There were many like him in the colonies, keen men who had a vision for world affairs and who looked far into the future.

hear with intention

From this reading He was so engrossed in these matters that he did not notice that he was doing nearly all the talking, but Robert was content to listen.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There were many like him in the colonies, keen men who had a vision for world affairs and who looked far into the future.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There were many like him in the colonies, keen men who had a vision for world affairs and who looked far into the future.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He was so engrossed in these matters that he did not notice that he was doing nearly all the talking, but Robert was content to listen.

the force of workers available

From this reading There were many like him in the colonies, keen men who had a vision for world affairs and who looked far into the future.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

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

From this reading He was so engrossed in these matters that he did not notice that he was doing nearly all the talking, but Robert was content to listen.

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

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was so engrossed in these matters that he did not notice that he was doing nearly all the talking, but Robert was content to listen.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading He was so engrossed in these matters that he did not notice that he was doing nearly all the talking, but Robert was content to listen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Yet its effects remained.

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

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was so engrossed in these matters that he did not notice that he was doing nearly all the talking, but Robert was content to listen.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

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From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading He was so engrossed in these matters that he did not notice that he was doing nearly all the talking, but Robert was content to listen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

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

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were many like him in the colonies, keen men who had a vision for world affairs and who looked far into the future.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He was so engrossed in these matters that he did not notice that he was doing nearly all the talking, but Robert was content to listen.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

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

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

a vivid mental image

From this reading There were many like him in the colonies, keen men who had a vision for world affairs and who looked far into the future.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

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

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

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

From this reading There were many like him in the colonies, keen men who had a vision for world affairs and who looked far into the future.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

which person or people

From this reading There were many like him in the colonies, keen men who had a vision for world affairs and who looked far into the future.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading THE WILDERNESS AGAIN The full hospitality of Colonel Strong's house was for Robert, and he sat late that night, listening to the talk of his host, merchant and warrior, and politician too.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As Robert sat with Colonel Strong he felt to the full the reality of his own world to which he had returned, and his long life on the island became for the time a dream, something detached, that might have happened on another planet.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading There were many like him in the colonies, keen men who had a vision for world affairs and who looked far into the future.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet its effects remained.