Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Nor had he spoken half a dozen words with Stafford.

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

From this reading He had now been at the Two Diamond for two weeks and he had not even seen Radford.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

any thing at all

From this reading If he purposed to do anything he would do it in his own time and in his own way.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had now been at the Two Diamond for two weeks and he had not even seen Radford.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had now been at the Two Diamond for two weeks and he had not even seen Radford.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The manager had observed certain signs that had convinced him that speech with the stray-man was unnecessary and futile.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading The manager had observed certain signs that had convinced him that speech with the stray-man was unnecessary and futile.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Nor had he spoken half a dozen words with Stafford.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

divisible by two

From this reading He had now been at the Two Diamond for two weeks and he had not even seen Radford.

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From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

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

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had now been at the Two Diamond for two weeks and he had not even seen Radford.

producing no result or effect

From this reading The manager had observed certain signs that had convinced him that speech with the stray-man was unnecessary and futile.

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

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Nor had he spoken half a dozen words with Stafford.

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

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

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

From this reading The manager had observed certain signs that had convinced him that speech with the stray-man was unnecessary and futile.

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

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he purposed to do anything he would do it in his own time and in his own way.

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

From this reading If he purposed to do anything he would do it in his own time and in his own way.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If he purposed to do anything he would do it in his own time and in his own way.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading The manager had observed certain signs that had convinced him that speech with the stray-man was unnecessary and futile.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor had he spoken half a dozen words with Stafford.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had now been at the Two Diamond for two weeks and he had not even seen Radford.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He had now been at the Two Diamond for two weeks and he had not even seen Radford.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The manager had observed certain signs that had convinced him that speech with the stray-man was unnecessary and futile.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading If he purposed to do anything he would do it in his own time and in his own way.

a full supply

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

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

From this reading If he purposed to do anything he would do it in his own time and in his own way.

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

From this reading He had now been at the Two Diamond for two weeks and he had not even seen Radford.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had now been at the Two Diamond for two weeks and he had not even seen Radford.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The manager had observed certain signs that had convinced him that speech with the stray-man was unnecessary and futile.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading The manager had observed certain signs that had convinced him that speech with the stray-man was unnecessary and futile.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Nor had he spoken half a dozen words with Stafford.

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

From this reading Nor had he spoken half a dozen words with Stafford.

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

From this reading The manager had observed certain signs that had convinced him that speech with the stray-man was unnecessary and futile.

carry out

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

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

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

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

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

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

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

not necessary

From this reading The manager had observed certain signs that had convinced him that speech with the stray-man was unnecessary and futile.

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

From this reading The manager had observed certain signs that had convinced him that speech with the stray-man was unnecessary and futile.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading If he purposed to do anything he would do it in his own time and in his own way.

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

From this reading He had now been at the Two Diamond for two weeks and he had not even seen Radford.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Nor had he spoken half a dozen words with Stafford.

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

From this reading THE FINDING OF THE ORPHAN During the few first days of his connection with the Two Diamond Ferguson had reached the conclusion that he would do well to take plenty of time to inquire into the situation before attempting any move.