Chapter IV

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

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

(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 DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost before he knew it, he found himself in a small office attached to the fort proper.

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

From this reading Here two burly soldiers were on guard, and each scowled ominously at him.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Here two burly soldiers were on guard, and each scowled ominously at him.

being joined in close association

From this reading Almost before he knew it, he found himself in a small office attached to the fort proper.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Almost before he knew it, he found himself in a small office attached to the fort proper.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading Here two burly soldiers were on guard, and each scowled ominously at him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He wished to explain to the officer, but the latter would not listen.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Here two burly soldiers were on guard, and each scowled ominously at him.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He wished to explain to the officer, but the latter would not listen.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading “I reckon I’ve put my foot into it this time,” he told himself.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Almost before he knew it, he found himself in a small office attached to the fort proper.

plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

set up or found

From this reading Almost before he knew it, he found himself in a small office attached to the fort proper.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Here two burly soldiers were on guard, and each scowled ominously at him.

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

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

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

From this reading Almost before he knew it, he found himself in a small office attached to the fort proper.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here two burly soldiers were on guard, and each scowled ominously at him.

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

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

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

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

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

From this reading “I reckon I’ve put my foot into it this time,” he told himself.

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From this reading “I reckon I’ve put my foot into it this time,” he told himself.

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

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “I reckon I’ve put my foot into it this time,” he told himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Almost before he knew it, he found himself in a small office attached to the fort proper.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Almost before he knew it, he found himself in a small office attached to the fort proper.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

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

From this reading He wished to explain to the officer, but the latter would not listen.

hear with intention

From this reading He wished to explain to the officer, but the latter would not listen.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I reckon I’ve put my foot into it this time,” he told himself.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

not any; not one

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He wished to explain to the officer, but the latter would not listen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Almost before he knew it, he found himself in a small office attached to the fort proper.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

in an ominous manner

From this reading Here two burly soldiers were on guard, and each scowled ominously at him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Here two burly soldiers were on guard, and each scowled ominously at him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Almost before he knew it, he found himself in a small office attached to the fort proper.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “I reckon I’ve put my foot into it this time,” he told himself.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading “I reckon I’ve put my foot into it this time,” he told himself.

plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure

From this reading Here two burly soldiers were on guard, and each scowled ominously at him.

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

From this reading Almost before he knew it, he found himself in a small office attached to the fort proper.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Here two burly soldiers were on guard, and each scowled ominously at him.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

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

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

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

From this reading “I reckon I’ve put my foot into it this time,” he told himself.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “I reckon I’ve put my foot into it this time,” he told himself.

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

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “I reckon I’ve put my foot into it this time,” he told himself.

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

From this reading Here two burly soldiers were on guard, and each scowled ominously at him.

in essence or effect but not in fact

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

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

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

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

From this reading Here two burly soldiers were on guard, and each scowled ominously at him.

which person or people

From this reading DETAINED BY THE RUSSIANS In spite of the fact, well known to all in Port Arthur, that the Russians allowed no foreigners in or near their forts, Gilbert was much astonished to find himself virtually a prisoner of the officer who had detained him.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He wished to explain to the officer, but the latter would not listen.

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

From this reading He wished to explain to the officer, but the latter would not listen.