Chapter X

in actual fact

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading I think, though," he added, "that he only said that to anger me."

Having no one else present.

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

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

From this reading COUNSELS AND PROMISES "My dear lad, it certainly is very strange.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading I think, though," he added, "that he only said that to anger me."

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading You seem, since your arrival in England, to be surrounded with mysteries."

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

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

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

From this reading You seem, since your arrival in England, to be surrounded with mysteries."

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From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading COUNSELS AND PROMISES "My dear lad, it certainly is very strange.

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

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading COUNSELS AND PROMISES "My dear lad, it certainly is very strange.

dearly loved

From this reading COUNSELS AND PROMISES "My dear lad, it certainly is very strange.

a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

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From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

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From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading You seem, since your arrival in England, to be surrounded with mysteries."

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

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

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

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

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

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

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

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

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

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

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

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From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

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

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

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

From this reading You seem, since your arrival in England, to be surrounded with mysteries."

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

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

From this reading COUNSELS AND PROMISES "My dear lad, it certainly is very strange.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading COUNSELS AND PROMISES "My dear lad, it certainly is very strange.

a boy or man

From this reading COUNSELS AND PROMISES "My dear lad, it certainly is very strange.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I think, though," he added, "that he only said that to anger me."

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading COUNSELS AND PROMISES "My dear lad, it certainly is very strange.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading You seem, since your arrival in England, to be surrounded with mysteries."

of an obscure nature

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

and nothing more

From this reading I think, though," he added, "that he only said that to anger me."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

participate in games or sport

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading COUNSELS AND PROMISES "My dear lad, it certainly is very strange.

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

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

an angry dispute

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

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From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

an educational institution

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading You seem, since your arrival in England, to be surrounded with mysteries."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

in a serious manner

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading You seem, since your arrival in England, to be surrounded with mysteries."

term of address for a man

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

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

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

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

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading COUNSELS AND PROMISES "My dear lad, it certainly is very strange.

confined on all sides

From this reading You seem, since your arrival in England, to be surrounded with mysteries."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

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

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I think, though," he added, "that he only said that to anger me."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I think, though," he added, "that he only said that to anger me."

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

From this reading You seem, since your arrival in England, to be surrounded with mysteries."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

precisely as stated

From this reading COUNSELS AND PROMISES "My dear lad, it certainly is very strange.

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

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

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

From this reading Ralph was sitting alone with Mr. St. Clive; and the latter, having questioned him as to how he had got on during his first week at school, Ralph had told him of his various experiences--of his quarrel with Horace Elgert, and of the strange midnight episode which had taken place--Mr. St. Clive listening with interest, and making the remark that it was very mysterious, as the lad concluded his story.

during the time that

From this reading "It is strange, sir," answered Ralph, "and at first Dr. Beverly seemed inclined to doubt my story; while Horace Elgert, instead of taking it seriously, actually said that it was not true, and that I had gone into the Fifth dormitory on purpose to play some trick with him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading You seem, since your arrival in England, to be surrounded with mysteries."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You seem, since your arrival in England, to be surrounded with mysteries."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You seem, since your arrival in England, to be surrounded with mysteries."