used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Harry had gathered that another week would decide the fate of the H.C.S.
eagerly desirous
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet he knew now that Lowndes would help him if he could, by fair means or by foul, and he could say the same of no other man.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Harry had gathered that another week would decide the fate of the H.C.S.
CHAMPIONnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading THE CHAMPION OF THE GODS.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
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freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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reach, make, or come to a decision about something
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to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
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free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Yet he knew now that Lowndes would help him if he could, by fair means or by foul, and he could say the same of no other man.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Harry had gathered that another week would decide the fate of the H.C.S.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Yet he knew now that Lowndes would help him if he could, by fair means or by foul, and he could say the same of no other man.
set up or found
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
brought together in one place
From this reading Harry had gathered that another week would decide the fate of the H.C.S.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading THE CHAMPION OF THE GODS.
Gordon
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From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Harry had gathered that another week would decide the fate of the H.C.S.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Harry had gathered that another week would decide the fate of the H.C.S.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry had gathered that another week would decide the fate of the H.C.S.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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give help or assistance; be of service
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet he knew now that Lowndes would help him if he could, by fair means or by foul, and he could say the same of no other man.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet he knew now that Lowndes would help him if he could, by fair means or by foul, and he could say the same of no other man.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Yet he knew now that Lowndes would help him if he could, by fair means or by foul, and he could say the same of no other man.
Lowndes
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From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
Ltd
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Yet he knew now that Lowndes would help him if he could, by fair means or by foul, and he could say the same of no other man.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Yet he knew now that Lowndes would help him if he could, by fair means or by foul, and he could say the same of no other man.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet he knew now that Lowndes would help him if he could, by fair means or by foul, and he could say the same of no other man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Yet he knew now that Lowndes would help him if he could, by fair means or by foul, and he could say the same of no other man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHAMPION OF THE GODS.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Yet he knew now that Lowndes would help him if he could, by fair means or by foul, and he could say the same of no other man.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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Identical; not different.
From this reading Yet he knew now that Lowndes would help him if he could, by fair means or by foul, and he could say the same of no other man.
express in words
From this reading Yet he knew now that Lowndes would help him if he could, by fair means or by foul, and he could say the same of no other man.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading & T.S.A., Ltd., and he could not help feeling anxious as that week drew to its close.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harry had gathered that another week would decide the fate of the H.C.S.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHAMPION OF THE GODS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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precisely as stated
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Harry had gathered that another week would decide the fate of the H.C.S.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Not that he himself had gained much confidence in the mighty scheme in question, for he found it more and more impossible to believe very deeply in Gordon Lowndes or any of his works.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Harry had gathered that another week would decide the fate of the H.C.S.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he knew now that Lowndes would help him if he could, by fair means or by foul, and he could say the same of no other man.
