Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading So far as he could see there was nothing at all extraordinary, nothing in the least improper, about Rouletta's engagement at the Rialto.

(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 So far as he could see there was nothing at all extraordinary, nothing in the least improper, about Rouletta's engagement at the Rialto.

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

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

expected hopefully

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Any suggestion of impropriety, in fact, would have greatly surprised him, for saloons and gambling-halls filled a recognized place in the every-day social life of the Northland.

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

From this reading So far as he could see there was nothing at all extraordinary, nothing in the least improper, about Rouletta's engagement at the Rialto.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

uttered without voice

From this reading Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Customs were free, standards were liberal in the early days; no one, 'Poleon least of all, would have dreamed that they were destined to change in a night.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

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

From this reading So far as he could see there was nothing at all extraordinary, nothing in the least improper, about Rouletta's engagement at the Rialto.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading Customs were free, standards were liberal in the early days; no one, 'Poleon least of all, would have dreamed that they were destined to change in a night.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Customs were free, standards were liberal in the early days; no one, 'Poleon least of all, would have dreamed that they were destined to change in a night.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading Customs were free, standards were liberal in the early days; no one, 'Poleon least of all, would have dreamed that they were destined to change in a night.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

having lost your job

From this reading Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

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

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading Customs were free, standards were liberal in the early days; no one, 'Poleon least of all, would have dreamed that they were destined to change in a night.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Customs were free, standards were liberal in the early days; no one, 'Poleon least of all, would have dreamed that they were destined to change in a night.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading So far as he could see there was nothing at all extraordinary, nothing in the least improper, about Rouletta's engagement at the Rialto.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

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

From this reading Any suggestion of impropriety, in fact, would have greatly surprised him, for saloons and gambling-halls filled a recognized place in the every-day social life of the Northland.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading So far as he could see there was nothing at all extraordinary, nothing in the least improper, about Rouletta's engagement at the Rialto.

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

From this reading Any suggestion of impropriety, in fact, would have greatly surprised him, for saloons and gambling-halls filled a recognized place in the every-day social life of the Northland.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Any suggestion of impropriety, in fact, would have greatly surprised him, for saloons and gambling-halls filled a recognized place in the every-day social life of the Northland.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Any suggestion of impropriety, in fact, would have greatly surprised him, for saloons and gambling-halls filled a recognized place in the every-day social life of the Northland.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Customs were free, standards were liberal in the early days; no one, 'Poleon least of all, would have dreamed that they were destined to change in a night.

in a free manner

From this reading Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

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

From this reading Any suggestion of impropriety, in fact, would have greatly surprised him, for saloons and gambling-halls filled a recognized place in the every-day social life of the Northland.

a young female

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Any suggestion of impropriety, in fact, would have greatly surprised him, for saloons and gambling-halls filled a recognized place in the every-day social life of the Northland.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

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

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Any suggestion of impropriety, in fact, would have greatly surprised him, for saloons and gambling-halls filled a recognized place in the every-day social life of the Northland.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

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

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

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

From this reading Any suggestion of impropriety, in fact, would have greatly surprised him, for saloons and gambling-halls filled a recognized place in the every-day social life of the Northland.

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

From this reading Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

not suitable or right or appropriate

From this reading So far as he could see there was nothing at all extraordinary, nothing in the least improper, about Rouletta's engagement at the Rialto.

an improper demeanor

From this reading Any suggestion of impropriety, in fact, would have greatly surprised him, for saloons and gambling-halls filled a recognized place in the every-day social life of the Northland.

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

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

immediately past

From this reading Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading So far as he could see there was nothing at all extraordinary, nothing in the least improper, about Rouletta's engagement at the Rialto.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading Customs were free, standards were liberal in the early days; no one, 'Poleon least of all, would have dreamed that they were destined to change in a night.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Any suggestion of impropriety, in fact, would have greatly surprised him, for saloons and gambling-halls filled a recognized place in the every-day social life of the Northland.

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 Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

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

From this reading Customs were free, standards were liberal in the early days; no one, 'Poleon least of all, would have dreamed that they were destined to change in a night.

not any; not one

From this reading Customs were free, standards were liberal in the early days; no one, 'Poleon least of all, would have dreamed that they were destined to change in a night.

any region lying in or toward the north

From this reading Any suggestion of impropriety, in fact, would have greatly surprised him, for saloons and gambling-halls filled a recognized place in the every-day social life of the Northland.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading So far as he could see there was nothing at all extraordinary, nothing in the least improper, about Rouletta's engagement at the Rialto.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Customs were free, standards were liberal in the early days; no one, 'Poleon least of all, would have dreamed that they were destined to change in a night.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Any suggestion of impropriety, in fact, would have greatly surprised him, for saloons and gambling-halls filled a recognized place in the every-day social life of the Northland.

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

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Any suggestion of impropriety, in fact, would have greatly surprised him, for saloons and gambling-halls filled a recognized place in the every-day social life of the Northland.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

From this reading Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

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

From this reading So far as he could see there was nothing at all extraordinary, nothing in the least improper, about Rouletta's engagement at the Rialto.

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

From this reading So far as he could see there was nothing at all extraordinary, nothing in the least improper, about Rouletta's engagement at the Rialto.

plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Any suggestion of impropriety, in fact, would have greatly surprised him, for saloons and gambling-halls filled a recognized place in the every-day social life of the Northland.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading So far as he could see there was nothing at all extraordinary, nothing in the least improper, about Rouletta's engagement at the Rialto.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So far as he could see there was nothing at all extraordinary, nothing in the least improper, about Rouletta's engagement at the Rialto.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Any suggestion of impropriety, in fact, would have greatly surprised him, for saloons and gambling-halls filled a recognized place in the every-day social life of the Northland.

plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

From this reading Customs were free, standards were liberal in the early days; no one, 'Poleon least of all, would have dreamed that they were destined to change in a night.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading Any suggestion of impropriety, in fact, would have greatly surprised him, for saloons and gambling-halls filled a recognized place in the every-day social life of the Northland.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Any suggestion of impropriety, in fact, would have greatly surprised him, for saloons and gambling-halls filled a recognized place in the every-day social life of the Northland.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In taking charge of a sick girl, a helpless, hopeless stranger, 'Poleon Doret had assumed a responsibility far greater than he had anticipated, and that responsibility had grown heavier every day.

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

From this reading Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading So far as he could see there was nothing at all extraordinary, nothing in the least improper, about Rouletta's engagement at the Rialto.

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

From this reading Customs were free, standards were liberal in the early days; no one, 'Poleon least of all, would have dreamed that they were destined to change in a night.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

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

From this reading Customs were free, standards were liberal in the early days; no one, 'Poleon least of all, would have dreamed that they were destined to change in a night.

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

From this reading So far as he could see there was nothing at all extraordinary, nothing in the least improper, about Rouletta's engagement at the Rialto.

(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 Having, at last, successfully discharged it, he breathed freely, his first relaxation in a long time; he rejoiced in the consciousness of a difficult duty well performed.

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

From this reading Customs were free, standards were liberal in the early days; no one, 'Poleon least of all, would have dreamed that they were destined to change in a night.

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

From this reading Any suggestion of impropriety, in fact, would have greatly surprised him, for saloons and gambling-halls filled a recognized place in the every-day social life of the Northland.