Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

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

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

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

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

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From this reading I can't stop you.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

with obstinate determination

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

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From this reading But I don't see what good it would do."

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

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

the muscle tone of healthy tissue

From this reading There was a hesitation in his manner, in spite of the firmness of his words, which Dick was not likely to miss.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

the act of departing

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading But I don't see what good it would do."

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

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

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

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading There was a hesitation in his manner, in spite of the firmness of his words, which Dick was not likely to miss.

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

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

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

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

a person who makes deceitful pretenses

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

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

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading There was a hesitation in his manner, in spite of the firmness of his words, which Dick was not likely to miss.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There was a hesitation in his manner, in spite of the firmness of his words, which Dick was not likely to miss.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading There was a hesitation in his manner, in spite of the firmness of his words, which Dick was not likely to miss.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was a hesitation in his manner, in spite of the firmness of his words, which Dick was not likely to miss.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was a hesitation in his manner, in spite of the firmness of his words, which Dick was not likely to miss.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But I don't see what good it would do."

the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

term of address for a man

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading There was a hesitation in his manner, in spite of the firmness of his words, which Dick was not likely to miss.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

with sternness; in a severe manner

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading I can't stop you.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

express a supposition

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

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

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a hesitation in his manner, in spite of the firmness of his words, which Dick was not likely to miss.

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

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

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

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

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

From this reading There was a hesitation in his manner, in spite of the firmness of his words, which Dick was not likely to miss.

(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 Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

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

From this reading "It would show people you were an impudent impostor, sir," said Paul sternly, going to the door as if to call the Doctor, though he shrank secretly from so extreme and dangerous a measure.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But I don't see what good it would do."

at the time that

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.

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

From this reading There was a hesitation in his manner, in spite of the firmness of his words, which Dick was not likely to miss.

the words that are spoken

From this reading There was a hesitation in his manner, in spite of the firmness of his words, which Dick was not likely to miss.

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

From this reading But I don't see what good it would do."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Dick had started back at first in unmistakable alarm at this unexpected defiance, probably feeling his self-possession unequal to such a test; but, when Paul had finished, he said doggedly: "Well, you can do it if you choose, I suppose.