Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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From this reading The first Imbrie was the Reverend Ernest, who went as a missionary to the Sikannis Indians away back in '79.

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

From this reading A LETTER FROM MAJOR EGERTON TO HIS FRIEND ARTHUR DONCOURT, ESQ.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Up to that time these Indians were absolutely uncivilized, and bore a reputation for savage cruelty.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

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

From this reading You are right in supposing that a strange and moving tale is hidden behind the cold and formal phraseology of the report.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

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

From this reading You are right in supposing that a strange and moving tale is hidden behind the cold and formal phraseology of the report.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading A LETTER FROM MAJOR EGERTON TO HIS FRIEND ARTHUR DONCOURT, ESQ.

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

From this reading The first Imbrie was the Reverend Ernest, who went as a missionary to the Sikannis Indians away back in '79.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The first Imbrie was the Reverend Ernest, who went as a missionary to the Sikannis Indians away back in '79.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The first Imbrie was the Reverend Ernest, who went as a missionary to the Sikannis Indians away back in '79.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading You are right in supposing that a strange and moving tale is hidden behind the cold and formal phraseology of the report.

cause to be bored

From this reading Up to that time these Indians were absolutely uncivilized, and bore a reputation for savage cruelty.

an occurrence of something

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading You are right in supposing that a strange and moving tale is hidden behind the cold and formal phraseology of the report.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading Up to that time these Indians were absolutely uncivilized, and bore a reputation for savage cruelty.

dearly loved

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

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From this reading A LETTER FROM MAJOR EGERTON TO HIS FRIEND ARTHUR DONCOURT, ESQ.

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

From this reading A LETTER FROM MAJOR EGERTON TO HIS FRIEND ARTHUR DONCOURT, ESQ.

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

From this reading The first Imbrie was the Reverend Ernest, who went as a missionary to the Sikannis Indians away back in '79.

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading A LETTER FROM MAJOR EGERTON TO HIS FRIEND ARTHUR DONCOURT, ESQ.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first Imbrie was the Reverend Ernest, who went as a missionary to the Sikannis Indians away back in '79.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Up to that time these Indians were absolutely uncivilized, and bore a reputation for savage cruelty.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading You are right in supposing that a strange and moving tale is hidden behind the cold and formal phraseology of the report.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A LETTER FROM MAJOR EGERTON TO HIS FRIEND ARTHUR DONCOURT, ESQ.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A LETTER FROM MAJOR EGERTON TO HIS FRIEND ARTHUR DONCOURT, ESQ.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

not accessible to view

From this reading You are right in supposing that a strange and moving tale is hidden behind the cold and formal phraseology of the report.

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

From this reading A LETTER FROM MAJOR EGERTON TO HIS FRIEND ARTHUR DONCOURT, ESQ.

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From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

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

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The first Imbrie was the Reverend Ernest, who went as a missionary to the Sikannis Indians away back in '79.

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

From this reading You are right in supposing that a strange and moving tale is hidden behind the cold and formal phraseology of the report.

and nothing more

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A LETTER FROM MAJOR EGERTON TO HIS FRIEND ARTHUR DONCOURT, ESQ.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading A LETTER FROM MAJOR EGERTON TO HIS FRIEND ARTHUR DONCOURT, ESQ.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading The first Imbrie was the Reverend Ernest, who went as a missionary to the Sikannis Indians away back in '79.

in motion

From this reading You are right in supposing that a strange and moving tale is hidden behind the cold and formal phraseology of the report.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

the manner in which something is expressed in words

From this reading You are right in supposing that a strange and moving tale is hidden behind the cold and formal phraseology of the report.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Up to that time these Indians were absolutely uncivilized, and bore a reputation for savage cruelty.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading The first Imbrie was the Reverend Ernest, who went as a missionary to the Sikannis Indians away back in '79.

precisely, exactly

From this reading You are right in supposing that a strange and moving tale is hidden behind the cold and formal phraseology of the report.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Up to that time these Indians were absolutely uncivilized, and bore a reputation for savage cruelty.

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

From this reading The first Imbrie was the Reverend Ernest, who went as a missionary to the Sikannis Indians away back in '79.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading You are right in supposing that a strange and moving tale is hidden behind the cold and formal phraseology of the report.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading You are right in supposing that a strange and moving tale is hidden behind the cold and formal phraseology of the report.

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 You are right in supposing that a strange and moving tale is hidden behind the cold and formal phraseology of the report.

express in words

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You are right in supposing that a strange and moving tale is hidden behind the cold and formal phraseology of the report.

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

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

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

From this reading Up to that time these Indians were absolutely uncivilized, and bore a reputation for savage cruelty.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Up to that time these Indians were absolutely uncivilized, and bore a reputation for savage cruelty.

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

From this reading A LETTER FROM MAJOR EGERTON TO HIS FRIEND ARTHUR DONCOURT, ESQ.

without civilizing influences

From this reading Up to that time these Indians were absolutely uncivilized, and bore a reputation for savage cruelty.

in the nature of something though not readily apparent

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Up to that time these Indians were absolutely uncivilized, and bore a reputation for savage cruelty.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

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

From this reading The first Imbrie was the Reverend Ernest, who went as a missionary to the Sikannis Indians away back in '79.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The first Imbrie was the Reverend Ernest, who went as a missionary to the Sikannis Indians away back in '79.

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

From this reading Up to that time these Indians were absolutely uncivilized, and bore a reputation for savage cruelty.

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

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.

which person or people

From this reading The first Imbrie was the Reverend Ernest, who went as a missionary to the Sikannis Indians away back in '79.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading MY DEAR DONCOURT: You ask me to tell you some of the circumstances underlying the Imbrie murder case of which you have read the account in the annual report of the R.N.W.M.P. just published.