Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

later than; following

From this reading After their imprisonment in Bogova and while in hiding from Wilson he had supplied the girl with the best of nurses and physicians.

Having no one else present.

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

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

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

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

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

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

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

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

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

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From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading After their imprisonment in Bogova and while in hiding from Wilson he had supplied the girl with the best of nurses and physicians.

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From this reading After their imprisonment in Bogova and while in hiding from Wilson he had supplied the girl with the best of nurses and physicians.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading The chief item of this was the house in Boston which he had purchased as a home for himself and niece, a few months before the latter's death.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The chief item of this was the house in Boston which he had purchased as a home for himself and niece, a few months before the latter's death.

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

carefully weighed

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

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

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The chief item of this was the house in Boston which he had purchased as a home for himself and niece, a few months before the latter's death.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

an act that fails

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

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

From this reading The chief item of this was the house in Boston which he had purchased as a home for himself and niece, a few months before the latter's death.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The chief item of this was the house in Boston which he had purchased as a home for himself and niece, a few months before the latter's death.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After their imprisonment in Bogova and while in hiding from Wilson he had supplied the girl with the best of nurses and physicians.

in addition

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

a young female

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

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

From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

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

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading After their imprisonment in Bogova and while in hiding from Wilson he had supplied the girl with the best of nurses and physicians.

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

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

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

From this reading The chief item of this was the house in Boston which he had purchased as a home for himself and niece, a few months before the latter's death.

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

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The chief item of this was the house in Boston which he had purchased as a home for himself and niece, a few months before the latter's death.

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

From this reading The chief item of this was the house in Boston which he had purchased as a home for himself and niece, a few months before the latter's death.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading After their imprisonment in Bogova and while in hiding from Wilson he had supplied the girl with the best of nurses and physicians.

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

From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading The chief item of this was the house in Boston which he had purchased as a home for himself and niece, a few months before the latter's death.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading The chief item of this was the house in Boston which he had purchased as a home for himself and niece, a few months before the latter's death.

the act of departing

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

engage in

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

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

From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The chief item of this was the house in Boston which he had purchased as a home for himself and niece, a few months before the latter's death.

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 _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading The chief item of this was the house in Boston which he had purchased as a home for himself and niece, a few months before the latter's death.

plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading After their imprisonment in Bogova and while in hiding from Wilson he had supplied the girl with the best of nurses and physicians.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

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

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading After their imprisonment in Bogova and while in hiding from Wilson he had supplied the girl with the best of nurses and physicians.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The chief item of this was the house in Boston which he had purchased as a home for himself and niece, a few months before the latter's death.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

payment or reward (as for service rendered)

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

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From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading After their imprisonment in Bogova and while in hiding from Wilson he had supplied the girl with the best of nurses and physicians.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

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

From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After their imprisonment in Bogova and while in hiding from Wilson he had supplied the girl with the best of nurses and physicians.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The chief item of this was the house in Boston which he had purchased as a home for himself and niece, a few months before the latter's death.

having intellectual depth

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.

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

From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

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

From this reading The chief item of this was the house in Boston which he had purchased as a home for himself and niece, a few months before the latter's death.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

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

From this reading The chief item of this was the house in Boston which he had purchased as a home for himself and niece, a few months before the latter's death.

during the time that

From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Furthermore, in order to make what recompense he could to her in case of an accident to him or in the event of the failure of their mission, he had, before leaving Bogova, made his will, bequeathing to her every cent of his real and personal property.

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading _Dangerous Shadows_ In the narration of what had befallen her while in the care of Sorez, Wilson came to have a new conception of the man.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the exception of the fact that Sorez had considered his own interest alone in bringing the girl down here, and that he had lured her on by what he knew to be a deliberate lie, Sorez had been as kind and as thoughtful of her as her own father could have been.