Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading Ernest was too much agitated to speak.

(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 Charles told in a few words all that had happened, omitting nothing but his brother’s greater share in the fault.

Having no one else present.

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

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

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

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

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Mr. Ewart listened with a look of distress on his countenance, which cut both the boys to the soul.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Mr. Ewart listened with a look of distress on his countenance, which cut both the boys to the soul.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Charles told in a few words all that had happened, omitting nothing but his brother’s greater share in the fault.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading REGRETS, BUT NOT DESPAIR.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Charles told in a few words all that had happened, omitting nothing but his brother’s greater share in the fault.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

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

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Mr. Ewart listened with a look of distress on his countenance, which cut both the boys to the soul.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Mr. Ewart listened with a look of distress on his countenance, which cut both the boys to the soul.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading REGRETS, BUT NOT DESPAIR.

psychological suffering

From this reading Mr. Ewart listened with a look of distress on his countenance, which cut both the boys to the soul.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

marked by or given to doubt

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

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

From this reading Ernest was too much agitated to speak.

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

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

a false statement

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Charles told in a few words all that had happened, omitting nothing but his brother’s greater share in the fault.

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

From this reading Charles told in a few words all that had happened, omitting nothing but his brother’s greater share in the fault.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Charles told in a few words all that had happened, omitting nothing but his brother’s greater share in the fault.

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

From this reading Charles told in a few words all that had happened, omitting nothing but his brother’s greater share in the fault.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Charles told in a few words all that had happened, omitting nothing but his brother’s greater share in the fault.

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

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

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

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

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

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Mr. Ewart listened with a look of distress on his countenance, which cut both the boys to the soul.

fasten with a lock

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mr. Ewart listened with a look of distress on his countenance, which cut both the boys to the soul.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Ernest was too much agitated to speak.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading REGRETS, BUT NOT DESPAIR.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Charles told in a few words all that had happened, omitting nothing but his brother’s greater share in the fault.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Charles told in a few words all that had happened, omitting nothing but his brother’s greater share in the fault.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Ewart listened with a look of distress on his countenance, which cut both the boys to the soul.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

a polite refusal of an invitation

From this reading REGRETS, BUT NOT DESPAIR.

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

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

have in common

From this reading Charles told in a few words all that had happened, omitting nothing but his brother’s greater share in the fault.

in the near future

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Mr. Ewart listened with a look of distress on his countenance, which cut both the boys to the soul.

express in speech

From this reading Ernest was too much agitated to speak.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

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

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

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

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

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

From this reading Ernest was too much agitated to speak.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Charles told in a few words all that had happened, omitting nothing but his brother’s greater share in the fault.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Ernest was too much agitated to speak.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

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

From this reading Ernest was too much agitated to speak.

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

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

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

From this reading Mr. Ewart listened with a look of distress on his countenance, which cut both the boys to the soul.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Ewart listened with a look of distress on his countenance, which cut both the boys to the soul.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Charles told in a few words all that had happened, omitting nothing but his brother’s greater share in the fault.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I have a key in my bosom, called Promise, that will, I am persuaded open any lock in Doubting Castle.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ “What has occurred? what could your uncle mean by speaking of deliberate falsehood?” said Mr. Ewart, as soon as the three were alone in his room, and the door closed behind them.