used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading They haven’t the uniforms, the accommodation, or the arms, and that’s why they sent up the standard for recruits with a rush.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing 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 "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading They haven’t the uniforms, the accommodation, or the arms, and that’s why they sent up the standard for recruits with a rush.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
awkwardlyadverbUS /ˈɔːkwərdli/
in an awkward manner
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
for the reason that
From this reading I know for a fact they’re refusing men now, because they can’t equip them as fast as they come in.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
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From this reading I know for a fact they’re refusing men now, because they can’t equip them as fast as they come in.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I know for a fact they’re refusing men now, because they can’t equip them as fast as they come in.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
disciplenounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəl/
someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
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From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
equipverbUS /ɪˈkwɪp/
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
From this reading I know for a fact they’re refusing men now, because they can’t equip them as fast as they come in.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I know for a fact they’re refusing men now, because they can’t equip them as fast as they come in.
FaradaynounUS /ˈfærədeɪ/
the English physicist and chemist who discovered electromagnetic induction (1791-1867)
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading I know for a fact they’re refusing men now, because they can’t equip them as fast as they come in.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Honestly—you see it isn’t necessarily final.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I know for a fact they’re refusing men now, because they can’t equip them as fast as they come in.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
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From this reading They haven’t the uniforms, the accommodation, or the arms, and that’s why they sent up the standard for recruits with a rush.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
HonestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Honestly—you see it isn’t necessarily final.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I know for a fact they’re refusing men now, because they can’t equip them as fast as they come in.
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From this reading Honestly—you see it isn’t necessarily final.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
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From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know for a fact they’re refusing men now, because they can’t equip them as fast as they come in.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
the force of workers available
From this reading I know for a fact they’re refusing men now, because they can’t equip them as fast as they come in.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading Honestly—you see it isn’t necessarily final.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I know for a fact they’re refusing men now, because they can’t equip them as fast as they come in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
on one occasion
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They haven’t the uniforms, the accommodation, or the arms, and that’s why they sent up the standard for recruits with a rush.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
recruitingverbUS /rəˈkruːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading They haven’t the uniforms, the accommodation, or the arms, and that’s why they sent up the standard for recruits with a rush.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading I know for a fact they’re refusing men now, because they can’t equip them as fast as they come in.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
move hurridly
From this reading They haven’t the uniforms, the accommodation, or the arms, and that’s why they sent up the standard for recruits with a rush.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading They haven’t the uniforms, the accommodation, or the arms, and that’s why they sent up the standard for recruits with a rush.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading They haven’t the uniforms, the accommodation, or the arms, and that’s why they sent up the standard for recruits with a rush.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
that's
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From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I know for a fact they’re refusing men now, because they can’t equip them as fast as they come in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
they're
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From this reading I know for a fact they’re refusing men now, because they can’t equip them as fast as they come in.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
twainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading They haven’t the uniforms, the accommodation, or the arms, and that’s why they sent up the standard for recruits with a rush.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They haven’t the uniforms, the accommodation, or the arms, and that’s why they sent up the standard for recruits with a rush.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
which person or people
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading They haven’t the uniforms, the accommodation, or the arms, and that’s why they sent up the standard for recruits with a rush.
William
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From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They haven’t the uniforms, the accommodation, or the arms, and that’s why they sent up the standard for recruits with a rush.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
XVInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
but in spite of that
From this reading *CHAPTER XVI* There was to be a gulf henceforth between William and Faraday, and the twain who had once lived so near together were to see but little of each other; yet it was Faraday who gave him the first word of comfort as he walked by the side of his former disciple on the road to William’s flat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If," he said suddenly and awkwardly—they were nearing their destination and it was the first time he had opened his lips since he led William out of the hall—"if it’s this recruiting business, this refusal, that’s adding to your trouble, I don’t think you need be too much discouraged.
