Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

the state of being absent

From this reading He had driven the little runabout to Amsterdam Avenue partly to kill time during his chief’s absence from the hotel.

later than; following

From this reading His anxiety had sent him in that direction after his repeated failures to reach his chief, but he had no very definite idea in view.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals

From this reading PATSY TRACES THE AMBULANCE.

an industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum

From this reading He had driven the little runabout to Amsterdam Avenue partly to kill time during his chief’s absence from the hotel.

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

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading His anxiety had sent him in that direction after his repeated failures to reach his chief, but he had no very definite idea in view.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Having left the car around the corner, he had approached the hospital on foot.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Having left the car around the corner, he had approached the hospital on foot.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

a line of approach

From this reading He had driven the little runabout to Amsterdam Avenue partly to kill time during his chief’s absence from the hotel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His anxiety had sent him in that direction after his repeated failures to reach his chief, but he had no very definite idea in view.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Having left the car around the corner, he had approached the hospital on foot.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

a person who is in charge

From this reading His anxiety had sent him in that direction after his repeated failures to reach his chief, but he had no very definite idea in view.

possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading He had driven the little runabout to Amsterdam Avenue partly to kill time during his chief’s absence from the hotel.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Having left the car around the corner, he had approached the hospital on foot.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading His anxiety had sent him in that direction after his repeated failures to reach his chief, but he had no very definite idea in view.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading His anxiety had sent him in that direction after his repeated failures to reach his chief, but he had no very definite idea in view.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading He had driven the little runabout to Amsterdam Avenue partly to kill time during his chief’s absence from the hotel.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had driven the little runabout to Amsterdam Avenue partly to kill time during his chief’s absence from the hotel.

an abstract part of something

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

plural of “failure” — an act that fails

From this reading His anxiety had sent him in that direction after his repeated failures to reach his chief, but he had no very definite idea in view.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Having left the car around the corner, he had approached the hospital on foot.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had driven the little runabout to Amsterdam Avenue partly to kill time during his chief’s absence from the hotel.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

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From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

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

From this reading His anxiety had sent him in that direction after his repeated failures to reach his chief, but he had no very definite idea in view.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having left the car around the corner, he had approached the hospital on foot.

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

From this reading His anxiety had sent him in that direction after his repeated failures to reach his chief, but he had no very definite idea in view.

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

From this reading His anxiety had sent him in that direction after his repeated failures to reach his chief, but he had no very definite idea in view.

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

From this reading His anxiety had sent him in that direction after his repeated failures to reach his chief, but he had no very definite idea in view.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading He had driven the little runabout to Amsterdam Avenue partly to kill time during his chief’s absence from the hotel.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His anxiety had sent him in that direction after his repeated failures to reach his chief, but he had no very definite idea in view.

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

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

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

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

and nothing more

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading He had driven the little runabout to Amsterdam Avenue partly to kill time during his chief’s absence from the hotel.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Having left the car around the corner, he had approached the hospital on foot.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had driven the little runabout to Amsterdam Avenue partly to kill time during his chief’s absence from the hotel.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

a particular point in time

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

not any; not one

From this reading His anxiety had sent him in that direction after his repeated failures to reach his chief, but he had no very definite idea in view.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Having left the car around the corner, he had approached the hospital on foot.

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From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading He had driven the little runabout to Amsterdam Avenue partly to kill time during his chief’s absence from the hotel.

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

From this reading PATSY TRACES THE AMBULANCE.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading His anxiety had sent him in that direction after his repeated failures to reach his chief, but he had no very definite idea in view.

recurring again and again

From this reading His anxiety had sent him in that direction after his repeated failures to reach his chief, but he had no very definite idea in view.

precisely, exactly

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat

From this reading He had driven the little runabout to Amsterdam Avenue partly to kill time during his chief’s absence from the hotel.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading His anxiety had sent him in that direction after his repeated failures to reach his chief, but he had no very definite idea in view.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

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

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

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

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

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

From this reading PATSY TRACES THE AMBULANCE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is always a certain element of luck in one’s experiences, and chance ordained it that Patsy Garvan should arrive in front of St. Swithin’s Hospital at just the right moment.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had driven the little runabout to Amsterdam Avenue partly to kill time during his chief’s absence from the hotel.

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

From this reading His anxiety had sent him in that direction after his repeated failures to reach his chief, but he had no very definite idea in view.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading PATSY TRACES THE AMBULANCE.

precisely as stated

From this reading His anxiety had sent him in that direction after his repeated failures to reach his chief, but he had no very definite idea in view.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading His anxiety had sent him in that direction after his repeated failures to reach his chief, but he had no very definite idea in view.