Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He was friends with them in half an hour, and inside an hour he had accepted their invitation to dine and sleep at the house and help them to get ready for their unexpected journey to the North the next morning.

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

From this reading He was friends with them in half an hour, and inside an hour he had accepted their invitation to dine and sleep at the house and help them to get ready for their unexpected journey to the North the next morning.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

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

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was friends with them in half an hour, and inside an hour he had accepted their invitation to dine and sleep at the house and help them to get ready for their unexpected journey to the North the next morning.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

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

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

the two together, not just one

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

of short duration or distance

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

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

From this reading He was instantly confirmed in this resolution when Mrs O'Connor and her niece came into the room.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading He was instantly confirmed in this resolution when Mrs O'Connor and her niece came into the room.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

recognizable; marked

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

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

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading He was friends with them in half an hour, and inside an hour he had accepted their invitation to dine and sleep at the house and help them to get ready for their unexpected journey to the North the next morning.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

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

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

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

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He was friends with them in half an hour, and inside an hour he had accepted their invitation to dine and sleep at the house and help them to get ready for their unexpected journey to the North the next morning.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He was friends with them in half an hour, and inside an hour he had accepted their invitation to dine and sleep at the house and help them to get ready for their unexpected journey to the North the next morning.

a young female

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

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

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He was friends with them in half an hour, and inside an hour he had accepted their invitation to dine and sleep at the house and help them to get ready for their unexpected journey to the North the next morning.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He was friends with them in half an hour, and inside an hour he had accepted their invitation to dine and sleep at the house and help them to get ready for their unexpected journey to the North the next morning.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He was friends with them in half an hour, and inside an hour he had accepted their invitation to dine and sleep at the house and help them to get ready for their unexpected journey to the North the next morning.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading He was friends with them in half an hour, and inside an hour he had accepted their invitation to dine and sleep at the house and help them to get ready for their unexpected journey to the North the next morning.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He was instantly confirmed in this resolution when Mrs O'Connor and her niece came into the room.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was instantly confirmed in this resolution when Mrs O'Connor and her niece came into the room.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading He was friends with them in half an hour, and inside an hour he had accepted their invitation to dine and sleep at the house and help them to get ready for their unexpected journey to the North the next morning.

a woman who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

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

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

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

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading He was friends with them in half an hour, and inside an hour he had accepted their invitation to dine and sleep at the house and help them to get ready for their unexpected journey to the North the next morning.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He was friends with them in half an hour, and inside an hour he had accepted their invitation to dine and sleep at the house and help them to get ready for their unexpected journey to the North the next morning.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He was instantly confirmed in this resolution when Mrs O'Connor and her niece came into the room.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading He was instantly confirmed in this resolution when Mrs O'Connor and her niece came into the room.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He was friends with them in half an hour, and inside an hour he had accepted their invitation to dine and sleep at the house and help them to get ready for their unexpected journey to the North the next morning.

United States writer (1925-1964)

From this reading He was instantly confirmed in this resolution when Mrs O'Connor and her niece came into the room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

obtain a patent for

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He was friends with them in half an hour, and inside an hour he had accepted their invitation to dine and sleep at the house and help them to get ready for their unexpected journey to the North the next morning.

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

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

located far away spatially

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading He was instantly confirmed in this resolution when Mrs O'Connor and her niece came into the room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He was instantly confirmed in this resolution when Mrs O'Connor and her niece came into the room.

comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

have in common

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading He was friends with them in half an hour, and inside an hour he had accepted their invitation to dine and sleep at the house and help them to get ready for their unexpected journey to the North the next morning.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was friends with them in half an hour, and inside an hour he had accepted their invitation to dine and sleep at the house and help them to get ready for their unexpected journey to the North the next morning.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was friends with them in half an hour, and inside an hour he had accepted their invitation to dine and sleep at the house and help them to get ready for their unexpected journey to the North the next morning.

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

From this reading He was instantly confirmed in this resolution when Mrs O'Connor and her niece came into the room.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading He was friends with them in half an hour, and inside an hour he had accepted their invitation to dine and sleep at the house and help them to get ready for their unexpected journey to the North the next morning.

precisely as stated

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

hostile or belligerent mood

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

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

From this reading He was instantly confirmed in this resolution when Mrs O'Connor and her niece came into the room.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

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From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

at the time that

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

in or at the place that

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

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From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

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

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

which person or people

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Never had he seen a more perfect specimen of the Irishwoman, who is a lady by Nature's own patent of nobility, than Mrs O'Connor, and, with of course one exception, never had he seen such a beautiful girl as Norah Castellan.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading AWAY FROM THE WARPATH When Lennard entered the little drawing-room in the house in Westbourne Terrace, where Norah Castellan and her aunt were staying, he had decided to do something which, without his knowing it, probably made a very considerable difference in his own fortunes and those of two or three other people.

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

From this reading During his brief but exciting experiences on board the _Ithuriel_, he had formed a real friendship for both Erskine and Castellan, and he had come to the conclusion that Denis's sister and aunt would be very much safer in the remote seclusion of Whernside than in a city which might within the next few days share the fate of Portsmouth and Gosport.