Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

having companions or an escort

From this reading It was for this reason Gillow accompanied him on a business trip to Victoria.

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading English Jim enjoyed the visit, the more so because he found one or two acquaintances who had achieved some degree of prosperity in that fair city.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading English Jim enjoyed the visit, the more so because he found one or two acquaintances who had achieved some degree of prosperity in that fair city.

in addition

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

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

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

for the reason that

From this reading English Jim enjoyed the visit, the more so because he found one or two acquaintances who had achieved some degree of prosperity in that fair city.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It was for this reason Gillow accompanied him on a business trip to Victoria.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

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

From this reading English Jim enjoyed the visit, the more so because he found one or two acquaintances who had achieved some degree of prosperity in that fair city.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading English Jim enjoyed the visit, the more so because he found one or two acquaintances who had achieved some degree of prosperity in that fair city.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

a skilled worker who draws plans of buildings or machines

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading English Jim enjoyed the visit, the more so because he found one or two acquaintances who had achieved some degree of prosperity in that fair city.

superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

set up or found

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

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

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

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

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

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

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

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

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

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

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

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

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

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

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

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

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

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

From this reading English Jim enjoyed the visit, the more so because he found one or two acquaintances who had achieved some degree of prosperity in that fair city.

a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

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

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

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

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

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

From this reading English Jim enjoyed the visit, the more so because he found one or two acquaintances who had achieved some degree of prosperity in that fair city.

absolutely essential

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was for this reason Gillow accompanied him on a business trip to Victoria.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading English Jim enjoyed the visit, the more so because he found one or two acquaintances who had achieved some degree of prosperity in that fair city.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading English Jim enjoyed the visit, the more so because he found one or two acquaintances who had achieved some degree of prosperity in that fair city.

in other respects or ways

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

above and across; more than

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

by chance

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

compacted by ironing

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading English Jim enjoyed the visit, the more so because he found one or two acquaintances who had achieved some degree of prosperity in that fair city.

a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

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

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It was for this reason Gillow accompanied him on a business trip to Victoria.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

unusual or striking

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading English Jim enjoyed the visit, the more so because he found one or two acquaintances who had achieved some degree of prosperity in that fair city.

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

From this reading English Jim enjoyed the visit, the more so because he found one or two acquaintances who had achieved some degree of prosperity in that fair city.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

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

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

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

From this reading It was for this reason Gillow accompanied him on a business trip to Victoria.

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

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

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

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading It was for this reason Gillow accompanied him on a business trip to Victoria.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

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

From this reading English Jim enjoyed the visit, the more so because he found one or two acquaintances who had achieved some degree of prosperity in that fair city.

English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)

From this reading It was for this reason Gillow accompanied him on a business trip to Victoria.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading English Jim enjoyed the visit, the more so because he found one or two acquaintances who had achieved some degree of prosperity in that fair city.

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

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.

at the time that

From this reading Geoffrey, however, found himself hard pressed when it became necessary to divide his time between Vancouver and the scene of practical operations, and he remembered that the man he had promoted had been Helen's _protege_.

which person or people

From this reading English Jim enjoyed the visit, the more so because he found one or two acquaintances who had achieved some degree of prosperity in that fair city.

past form of “wield” — have and exercise

From this reading James Gillow was a fair draughtsman, also, and, if not remarkable otherwise for mental capacity, wielded a facile pen, and Geoffrey found it a relief to turn his rapidly-increasing correspondence over to him.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading THE INFATUATION OF ENGLISH JIM It was perhaps hardly wise of Geoffrey Thurston to suddenly promote English Jim from the position of camp cook to that of amanuensis.