Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

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

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

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

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading THE LOVES OF THE ANGELS.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And he too was paralyzed by the sudden catastrophe which had happened to the Squire.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading And he too was paralyzed by the sudden catastrophe which had happened to the Squire.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

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

From this reading He was young, and unacquainted with the ways of the world, and he did not know what step to take next.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Was it his fault?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

the act of departing

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

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

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading And he too was paralyzed by the sudden catastrophe which had happened to the Squire.

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

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

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

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

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

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

without knowledge or intention

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Was it his fault?

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He was young, and unacquainted with the ways of the world, and he did not know what step to take next.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE LOVES OF THE ANGELS.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He was young, and unacquainted with the ways of the world, and he did not know what step to take next.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was young, and unacquainted with the ways of the world, and he did not know what step to take next.

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

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LOVES OF THE ANGELS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

affected with paralysis

From this reading And he too was paralyzed by the sudden catastrophe which had happened to the Squire.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading And he too was paralyzed by the sudden catastrophe which had happened to the Squire.

a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He was young, and unacquainted with the ways of the world, and he did not know what step to take next.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading And he too was paralyzed by the sudden catastrophe which had happened to the Squire.

carry out

From this reading He was young, and unacquainted with the ways of the world, and he did not know what step to take next.

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

From this reading THE LOVES OF THE ANGELS.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

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

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And he too was paralyzed by the sudden catastrophe which had happened to the Squire.

not knowledgeable about something specified

From this reading He was young, and unacquainted with the ways of the world, and he did not know what step to take next.

precisely as stated

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

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

From this reading He was young, and unacquainted with the ways of the world, and he did not know what step to take next.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading He was young, and unacquainted with the ways of the world, and he did not know what step to take next.

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

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He was young, and unacquainted with the ways of the world, and he did not know what step to take next.

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

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

during the time that

From this reading While these events were going on at the Castle, Lord Stanton, for his part, had come to a standstill in the matter which he had been drawn into so inadvertently, and which had become so very serious an occupation in his life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was young, and unacquainted with the ways of the world, and he did not know what step to take next.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He was young, and unacquainted with the ways of the world, and he did not know what step to take next.

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

From this reading He was young, and unacquainted with the ways of the world, and he did not know what step to take next.