Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading When Mr. McKenzie entered the fort, it was with a clouded brow and an oppressed heart.

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

From this reading When Mr. McKenzie entered the fort, it was with a clouded brow and an oppressed heart.

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

From this reading When Mr. McKenzie entered the fort, it was with a clouded brow and an oppressed heart.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

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

From this reading "Yes, I have heard it, but did not suppose it had as yet been generally known."

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Can you ask, sir," said the officer, "or have you not heard the dreadful news?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

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

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Yes, I have heard it, but did not suppose it had as yet been generally known."

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading When Mr. McKenzie entered the fort, it was with a clouded brow and an oppressed heart.

the act of burning something

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Yes, I have heard it, but did not suppose it had as yet been generally known."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Can you ask, sir," said the officer, "or have you not heard the dreadful news?"

made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance

From this reading When Mr. McKenzie entered the fort, it was with a clouded brow and an oppressed heart.

give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

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

From this reading "Yes, I have heard it, but did not suppose it had as yet been generally known."

third-person singular of “disturb” — move deeply

From this reading "What is the matter, Elmsley--what disturbs you so unusually?"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading "Can you ask, sir," said the officer, "or have you not heard the dreadful news?"

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

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When Mr. McKenzie entered the fort, it was with a clouded brow and an oppressed heart.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading When Mr. McKenzie entered the fort, it was with a clouded brow and an oppressed heart.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

usually; as a rule

From this reading "Yes, I have heard it, but did not suppose it had as yet been generally known."

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

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

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

From this reading "Yes, I have heard it, but did not suppose it had as yet been generally known."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Can you ask, sir," said the officer, "or have you not heard the dreadful news?"

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

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Can you ask, sir," said the officer, "or have you not heard the dreadful news?"

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading When Mr. McKenzie entered the fort, it was with a clouded brow and an oppressed heart.

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

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

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

From this reading "Yes, I have heard it, but did not suppose it had as yet been generally known."

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

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

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

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

From this reading "What is the matter, Elmsley--what disturbs you so unusually?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Mr. McKenzie entered the fort, it was with a clouded brow and an oppressed heart.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "Yes, I have heard it, but did not suppose it had as yet been generally known."

go away from a place

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "What is the matter, Elmsley--what disturbs you so unusually?"

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

From this reading When Mr. McKenzie entered the fort, it was with a clouded brow and an oppressed heart.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When Mr. McKenzie entered the fort, it was with a clouded brow and an oppressed heart.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

information about recent and important events

From this reading "Can you ask, sir," said the officer, "or have you not heard the dreadful news?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Can you ask, sir," said the officer, "or have you not heard the dreadful news?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

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

From this reading "Can you ask, sir," said the officer, "or have you not heard the dreadful news?"

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading When Mr. McKenzie entered the fort, it was with a clouded brow and an oppressed heart.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Can you ask, sir," said the officer, "or have you not heard the dreadful news?"

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

with speed

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Can you ask, sir," said the officer, "or have you not heard the dreadful news?"

term of address for a man

From this reading "Can you ask, sir," said the officer, "or have you not heard the dreadful news?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "What is the matter, Elmsley--what disturbs you so unusually?"

the husband of your daughter

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

express a supposition

From this reading "Yes, I have heard it, but did not suppose it had as yet been generally known."

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

From this reading When Mr. McKenzie entered the fort, it was with a clouded brow and an oppressed heart.

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

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading "What is the matter, Elmsley--what disturbs you so unusually?"

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

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

anger produced by some annoying irritation

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

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

From this reading When Mr. McKenzie entered the fort, it was with a clouded brow and an oppressed heart.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is the matter, Elmsley--what disturbs you so unusually?"

at the time that

From this reading When Mr. McKenzie entered the fort, it was with a clouded brow and an oppressed heart.

during the time that

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

which person or people

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Mr. McKenzie entered the fort, it was with a clouded brow and an oppressed heart.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading At the gate he met his son-in-law, Lieutenant Elmsley, who, while burning with impatience to be near and console his unfortunate friend, was without the power to leave his post, and in his vexation and annoyance, kept pacing rapidly up and down in front of the guard-house.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, I have heard it, but did not suppose it had as yet been generally known."

but in spite of that

From this reading "Yes, I have heard it, but did not suppose it had as yet been generally known."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What is the matter, Elmsley--what disturbs you so unusually?"