Chapter XXI

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

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

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

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

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

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

British choreographer (1906-1988)

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

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

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he could perceive none, except, perhaps, that now and then he was visited by the feeling that he had a great mission in the world.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But he could perceive none, except, perhaps, that now and then he was visited by the feeling that he had a great mission in the world.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

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

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading A crimson cloth covered the footpath.

get the meaning of something

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But he could perceive none, except, perhaps, that now and then he was visited by the feeling that he had a great mission in the world.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading A crimson cloth covered the footpath.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading A crimson cloth covered the footpath.

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From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

plural of “essential” — anything indispensable

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

apart from; not including

From this reading But he could perceive none, except, perhaps, that now and then he was visited by the feeling that he had a great mission in the world.

thinking something out with care in order to achieve complete understanding of it

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading But he could perceive none, except, perhaps, that now and then he was visited by the feeling that he had a great mission in the world.

stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

a trodden path

From this reading A crimson cloth covered the footpath.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But he could perceive none, except, perhaps, that now and then he was visited by the feeling that he had a great mission in the world.

of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

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

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

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

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

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

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

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

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

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From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

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

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

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From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading But he could perceive none, except, perhaps, that now and then he was visited by the feeling that he had a great mission in the world.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

used to form the superlative

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

not one, and not any

From this reading But he could perceive none, except, perhaps, that now and then he was visited by the feeling that he had a great mission in the world.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But he could perceive none, except, perhaps, that now and then he was visited by the feeling that he had a great mission in the world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading But he could perceive none, except, perhaps, that now and then he was visited by the feeling that he had a great mission in the world.

by chance

From this reading But he could perceive none, except, perhaps, that now and then he was visited by the feeling that he had a great mission in the world.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

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From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

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

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

not often

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

the quality of being alike

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

past form of “secede” — withdraw from an organization or communion

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

make square

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

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

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But he could perceive none, except, perhaps, that now and then he was visited by the feeling that he had a great mission in the world.

in or at that place or location

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

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

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

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

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading But he could perceive none, except, perhaps, that now and then he was visited by the feeling that he had a great mission in the world.

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

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading In essentials he remained the same Henry, and the sameness of his simple self was never more apparent to him than when he got out of a cab one foggy Wednesday night in November, and rang at the Grecian portico of Mrs. Ashton Portway's house in Lowndes Square.

at the time that

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading That feeling, however, came rarely, and, for the most part, he existed in a state of not being quite able to comprehend exactly how and why his stories roused the enthusiasm of an immense public.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PLAYING THE NEW GAME When Henry had seceded from Powells, and had begun to devote several dignified hours a day to the excogitation of a theme for his new novel, and the triumph of _A Question of Cubits_ was at its height, he thought that there ought to be some change in his secret self to correspond with the change in his circumstances.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading But he could perceive none, except, perhaps, that now and then he was visited by the feeling that he had a great mission in the world.