Chapter II

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

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

the state of being absent

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.

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

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

any thing at all

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

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

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

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

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading Come, try and be brave; trust in God, even though the very worst may have befallen; idle grief is useless.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

a youthful male person

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Come, try and be brave; trust in God, even though the very worst may have befallen; idle grief is useless.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

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

From this reading Come, try and be brave; trust in God, even though the very worst may have befallen; idle grief is useless.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

plural of “count” — the total number counted

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

joined together especially in a pair or pairs

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

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

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

dearly loved

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Let us go to Stow Wood and examine the place; perhaps we may discover something which this man may have overlooked.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.

divisible by two

From this reading Come, try and be brave; trust in God, even though the very worst may have befallen; idle grief is useless.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Let us go to Stow Wood and examine the place; perhaps we may discover something which this man may have overlooked.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

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

From this reading Let us go to Stow Wood and examine the place; perhaps we may discover something which this man may have overlooked.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Come, try and be brave; trust in God, even though the very worst may have befallen; idle grief is useless.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Come, try and be brave; trust in God, even though the very worst may have befallen; idle grief is useless.

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

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

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

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

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

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

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

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.

not in action or at work

From this reading Come, try and be brave; trust in God, even though the very worst may have befallen; idle grief is useless.

something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

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

From this reading Come, try and be brave; trust in God, even though the very worst may have befallen; idle grief is useless.

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

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.

a boy or man

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let us go to Stow Wood and examine the place; perhaps we may discover something which this man may have overlooked.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.

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

From this reading Let us go to Stow Wood and examine the place; perhaps we may discover something which this man may have overlooked.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.

not taken into account

From this reading Let us go to Stow Wood and examine the place; perhaps we may discover something which this man may have overlooked.

by chance

From this reading Let us go to Stow Wood and examine the place; perhaps we may discover something which this man may have overlooked.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Let us go to Stow Wood and examine the place; perhaps we may discover something which this man may have overlooked.

pull or pull out sharply

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

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

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

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

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Let us go to Stow Wood and examine the place; perhaps we may discover something which this man may have overlooked.

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

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

not in physical motion

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.

fill by packing tightly

From this reading Let us go to Stow Wood and examine the place; perhaps we may discover something which this man may have overlooked.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

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

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

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

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Come, try and be brave; trust in God, even though the very worst may have befallen; idle grief is useless.

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

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Come, try and be brave; trust in God, even though the very worst may have befallen; idle grief is useless.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Come, try and be brave; trust in God, even though the very worst may have befallen; idle grief is useless.

hard to endure

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

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

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Let us go to Stow Wood and examine the place; perhaps we may discover something which this man may have overlooked.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Come, try and be brave; trust in God, even though the very worst may have befallen; idle grief is useless.

precisely as stated

From this reading Come, try and be brave; trust in God, even though the very worst may have befallen; idle grief is useless.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

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

From this reading Let us go to Stow Wood and examine the place; perhaps we may discover something which this man may have overlooked.

which person or people

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Let us go to Stow Wood and examine the place; perhaps we may discover something which this man may have overlooked.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading Come, try and be brave; trust in God, even though the very worst may have befallen; idle grief is useless.

the day immediately before today

From this reading Pluck up your courage, and hope for the best; and Ralph, remember, that whatever happens you have a friend in myself, who counts it a privilege to be able to do anything to show how grateful he is to you for what you did yesterday."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A CRUEL IMPLICATION "My dear lad, it is foolish to give way to grief before you are sure that there is cause for it"--so said Mr. St. Clive to Ralph Rexworth, trying to comfort the boy and restore his confidence.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I admit that this, coupled with your father's absence, looks serious; but still, we do not know what explanation there may be to it.