Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

plural of “adjective” — a word that expresses an attribute of something

From this reading Almost every sentence of it was underlined and some of the persuasive adjectives and verbs were even emphasized in red pencil.

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

From this reading Almost every sentence of it was underlined and some of the persuasive adjectives and verbs were even emphasized in red pencil.

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

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

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

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Certainly what the epistle lacked in neatness and beauty of appearance was compensated for in sincerity and earnestness.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

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

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Certainly what the epistle lacked in neatness and beauty of appearance was compensated for in sincerity and earnestness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

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

From this reading Certainly what the epistle lacked in neatness and beauty of appearance was compensated for in sincerity and earnestness.

receiving or eligible for compensation

From this reading Certainly what the epistle lacked in neatness and beauty of appearance was compensated for in sincerity and earnestness.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

recognizable; marked

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

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

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

having lost your job

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

the period of time during which something continues

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading Certainly what the epistle lacked in neatness and beauty of appearance was compensated for in sincerity and earnestness.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading Almost every sentence of it was underlined and some of the persuasive adjectives and verbs were even emphasized in red pencil.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

a specially long, formal letter

From this reading Certainly what the epistle lacked in neatness and beauty of appearance was compensated for in sincerity and earnestness.

divisible by two

From this reading Almost every sentence of it was underlined and some of the persuasive adjectives and verbs were even emphasized in red pencil.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Almost every sentence of it was underlined and some of the persuasive adjectives and verbs were even emphasized in red pencil.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Certainly what the epistle lacked in neatness and beauty of appearance was compensated for in sincerity and earnestness.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

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

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

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

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

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

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

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

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

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

From this reading Almost every sentence of it was underlined and some of the persuasive adjectives and verbs were even emphasized in red pencil.

without logical or meaningful connection

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Almost every sentence of it was underlined and some of the persuasive adjectives and verbs were even emphasized in red pencil.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading Certainly what the epistle lacked in neatness and beauty of appearance was compensated for in sincerity and earnestness.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

obsolete terms for legal insanity

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

wearing protective mail

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

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

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

the state of being neat and smart and trim

From this reading Certainly what the epistle lacked in neatness and beauty of appearance was compensated for in sincerity and earnestness.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

a brief written record

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Almost every sentence of it was underlined and some of the persuasive adjectives and verbs were even emphasized in red pencil.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

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From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

above and across; more than

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading Almost every sentence of it was underlined and some of the persuasive adjectives and verbs were even emphasized in red pencil.

intended or having the power to induce action or belief

From this reading Almost every sentence of it was underlined and some of the persuasive adjectives and verbs were even emphasized in red pencil.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

almost; nearly

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

medium for communication

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Almost every sentence of it was underlined and some of the persuasive adjectives and verbs were even emphasized in red pencil.

given added strength or support

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

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From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

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

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading Almost every sentence of it was underlined and some of the persuasive adjectives and verbs were even emphasized in red pencil.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading Certainly what the epistle lacked in neatness and beauty of appearance was compensated for in sincerity and earnestness.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

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

From this reading Almost every sentence of it was underlined and some of the persuasive adjectives and verbs were even emphasized in red pencil.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

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

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

a special situation

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

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

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

propel through the air

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

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

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

past form of “underline” — give extra weight to (a communication)

From this reading Almost every sentence of it was underlined and some of the persuasive adjectives and verbs were even emphasized in red pencil.

up to a particular time

From this reading This document mailed and reinforced by an ardent appeal over the telephone, there was nothing to do but possess one's soul of patience until Bob decided what it was best for him to do.

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

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

plural of “verb” — the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence

From this reading Almost every sentence of it was underlined and some of the persuasive adjectives and verbs were even emphasized in red pencil.

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

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

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

From this reading Almost every sentence of it was underlined and some of the persuasive adjectives and verbs were even emphasized in red pencil.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Certainly what the epistle lacked in neatness and beauty of appearance was compensated for in sincerity and earnestness.

at the time that

From this reading THE DECISION That night when his day's duties had been discharged and he was free, the first thing His Highness did was to pen a much blotted and somewhat incoherent note to Seaver Bay.

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

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading To throw up a government job with practically assured employment for a private venture which might be of short duration seemed madness and the young radio man with his level head and sober judgment was not one to leap at a decision.