Chapter II

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

From this reading Mr. Brett was aroused from his reverie by a firm, heavy tread along the brick path.

(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 Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Mr. Brett was aroused from his reverie by a firm, heavy tread along the brick path.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

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

From this reading He tilted his hat further back and watched the approaching figure with a kindly eye.

plural of “applicant” — a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading He tilted his hat further back and watched the approaching figure with a kindly eye.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

aroused to action

From this reading Mr. Brett was aroused from his reverie by a firm, heavy tread along the brick path.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He tilted his hat further back and watched the approaching figure with a kindly eye.

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

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

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From this reading Mr. Brett was aroused from his reverie by a firm, heavy tread along the brick path.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading Mr. Brett was aroused from his reverie by a firm, heavy tread along the brick path.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Brett was aroused from his reverie by a firm, heavy tread along the brick path.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The reasons that decided the great inventor to take the unknown young Englishman were two.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

stubbornly unyielding

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading The reasons that decided the great inventor to take the unknown young Englishman were two.

the organ of sight

From this reading He tilted his hat further back and watched the approaching figure with a kindly eye.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading He tilted his hat further back and watched the approaching figure with a kindly eye.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Mr. Brett was aroused from his reverie by a firm, heavy tread along the brick path.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Brett was aroused from his reverie by a firm, heavy tread along the brick path.

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 He tilted his hat further back and watched the approaching figure with a kindly eye.

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

From this reading The reasons that decided the great inventor to take the unknown young Englishman were two.

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

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He tilted his hat further back and watched the approaching figure with a kindly eye.

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

From this reading He tilted his hat further back and watched the approaching figure with a kindly eye.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Mr. Brett was aroused from his reverie by a firm, heavy tread along the brick path.

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

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

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

From this reading Mr. Brett was aroused from his reverie by a firm, heavy tread along the brick path.

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

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading The reasons that decided the great inventor to take the unknown young Englishman were two.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading He tilted his hat further back and watched the approaching figure with a kindly eye.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

a mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic area in women

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Brett was aroused from his reverie by a firm, heavy tread along the brick path.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

a course of conduct

From this reading Mr. Brett was aroused from his reverie by a firm, heavy tread along the brick path.

pull or pull out sharply

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

absentminded dreaming while awake

From this reading Mr. Brett was aroused from his reverie by a firm, heavy tread along the brick path.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

highest in quality

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

carry out

From this reading The reasons that decided the great inventor to take the unknown young Englishman were two.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The reasons that decided the great inventor to take the unknown young Englishman were two.

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

From this reading Mr. Brett was aroused from his reverie by a firm, heavy tread along the brick path.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading He tilted his hat further back and watched the approaching figure with a kindly eye.

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

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading Mr. Brett was aroused from his reverie by a firm, heavy tread along the brick path.

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

From this reading The reasons that decided the great inventor to take the unknown young Englishman were two.

not known

From this reading The reasons that decided the great inventor to take the unknown young Englishman were two.

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

From this reading Mr. Brett was aroused from his reverie by a firm, heavy tread along the brick path.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading He tilted his hat further back and watched the approaching figure with a kindly eye.

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

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mr. Brett had not been moved by sentimental reasons in his choice of a secretary, though John Sterling had distinguished himself by dogged pluck, where all were plucky, and lost an arm at Mons.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He tilted his hat further back and watched the approaching figure with a kindly eye.

a late time of life

From this reading Mr. Brett liked John Sterling; he had chosen him three years previously out of fifty applicants to be his private secretary, and he had had no reason to regret it.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The reasons that decided the great inventor to take the unknown young Englishman were two.