Chapter XVII

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Allen was stopping in quiet rooms near Woburn Square, which was cheaper than boarding at a hotel.

speak to

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Allen was stopping in quiet rooms near Woburn Square, which was cheaper than boarding at a hotel.

possessive form of “allen” — United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading It had been Allen's intention to escort his father back to Wargrove, whither Hill consented to go.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He was none too well off, as his father allowed him nothing.

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

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

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

From this reading He was none too well off, as his father allowed him nothing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Allen was stopping in quiet rooms near Woburn Square, which was cheaper than boarding at a hotel.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It had been Allen's intention to escort his father back to Wargrove, whither Hill consented to go.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been Allen's intention to escort his father back to Wargrove, whither Hill consented to go.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Allen was stopping in quiet rooms near Woburn Square, which was cheaper than boarding at a hotel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

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From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Allen was stopping in quiet rooms near Woburn Square, which was cheaper than boarding at a hotel.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading It had been Allen's intention to escort his father back to Wargrove, whither Hill consented to go.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading It had been Allen's intention to escort his father back to Wargrove, whither Hill consented to go.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

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

From this reading He was none too well off, as his father allowed him nothing.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Allen was stopping in quiet rooms near Woburn Square, which was cheaper than boarding at a hotel.

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

From this reading It had been Allen's intention to escort his father back to Wargrove, whither Hill consented to go.

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

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

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

From this reading He was none too well off, as his father allowed him nothing.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading It had been Allen's intention to escort his father back to Wargrove, whither Hill consented to go.

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

From this reading He was none too well off, as his father allowed him nothing.

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

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

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

From this reading He was none too well off, as his father allowed him nothing.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Allen was stopping in quiet rooms near Woburn Square, which was cheaper than boarding at a hotel.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Allen was stopping in quiet rooms near Woburn Square, which was cheaper than boarding at a hotel.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It had been Allen's intention to escort his father back to Wargrove, whither Hill consented to go.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been Allen's intention to escort his father back to Wargrove, whither Hill consented to go.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

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

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

hide under a false appearance

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Allen was stopping in quiet rooms near Woburn Square, which was cheaper than boarding at a hotel.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Allen was stopping in quiet rooms near Woburn Square, which was cheaper than boarding at a hotel.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

not one, and not any

From this reading He was none too well off, as his father allowed him nothing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He was none too well off, as his father allowed him nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

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

From this reading He was none too well off, as his father allowed him nothing.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

owed as a debt

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Allen was stopping in quiet rooms near Woburn Square, which was cheaper than boarding at a hotel.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Allen was stopping in quiet rooms near Woburn Square, which was cheaper than boarding at a hotel.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

make square

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Allen was stopping in quiet rooms near Woburn Square, which was cheaper than boarding at a hotel.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Allen was stopping in quiet rooms near Woburn Square, which was cheaper than boarding at a hotel.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

carry out

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Allen was stopping in quiet rooms near Woburn Square, which was cheaper than boarding at a hotel.

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

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

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

From this reading Still, Allen had made sufficient money to live fairly comfortable, and had not spent much, since his arrival in England, owing to his residence at "The Arabian Nights."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was none too well off, as his father allowed him nothing.

a just detectable amount

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

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

From this reading It had been Allen's intention to escort his father back to Wargrove, whither Hill consented to go.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Allen was stopping in quiet rooms near Woburn Square, which was cheaper than boarding at a hotel.

(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 He was none too well off, as his father allowed him nothing.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Allen was stopping in quiet rooms near Woburn Square, which was cheaper than boarding at a hotel.

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

From this reading But, on explaining to Mask his desire to trace out Butsey by using the address of the Fresh Air People in Whitechapel, Mask had agreed to take the old man home himself.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading It had been Allen's intention to escort his father back to Wargrove, whither Hill consented to go.

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

From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Allen was stopping in quiet rooms near Woburn Square, which was cheaper than boarding at a hotel.