used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
aeronautnoun
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The doctor at first felt disinclined to devote any time and attention to the affairs of his visitor, and he was on the point of saying “Shut up” (as Mr Falcon had done when he whispered from the skeleton case).
air-shipverb
transport (cargo) by air
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Thus animated with entirely new notions, the financier requested Doctor Peters to listen while he explained a scheme by which he hoped further to raise himself in the estimation of Squire Dove and his daughter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The doctor at first felt disinclined to devote any time and attention to the affairs of his visitor, and he was on the point of saying “Shut up” (as Mr Falcon had done when he whispered from the skeleton case).
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The doctor at first felt disinclined to devote any time and attention to the affairs of his visitor, and he was on the point of saying “Shut up” (as Mr Falcon had done when he whispered from the skeleton case).
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The doctor at first felt disinclined to devote any time and attention to the affairs of his visitor, and he was on the point of saying “Shut up” (as Mr Falcon had done when he whispered from the skeleton case).
conciseadjectiveUS /kənˈsaɪs/
expressing much in few words
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
gotten under control
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
CroftnounUS /krɔːft/
a small farm worked by a crofter
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
CrystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
a female human offspring
From this reading Thus animated with entirely new notions, the financier requested Doctor Peters to listen while he explained a scheme by which he hoped further to raise himself in the estimation of Squire Dove and his daughter.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading The doctor at first felt disinclined to devote any time and attention to the affairs of his visitor, and he was on the point of saying “Shut up” (as Mr Falcon had done when he whispered from the skeleton case).
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
disinclinedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
From this reading The doctor at first felt disinclined to devote any time and attention to the affairs of his visitor, and he was on the point of saying “Shut up” (as Mr Falcon had done when he whispered from the skeleton case).
having made preparations
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The doctor at first felt disinclined to devote any time and attention to the affairs of his visitor, and he was on the point of saying “Shut up” (as Mr Falcon had done when he whispered from the skeleton case).
DovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
Eben
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From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Thus animated with entirely new notions, the financier requested Doctor Peters to listen while he explained a scheme by which he hoped further to raise himself in the estimation of Squire Dove and his daughter.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading Thus animated with entirely new notions, the financier requested Doctor Peters to listen while he explained a scheme by which he hoped further to raise himself in the estimation of Squire Dove and his daughter.
at any time
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Thus animated with entirely new notions, the financier requested Doctor Peters to listen while he explained a scheme by which he hoped further to raise himself in the estimation of Squire Dove and his daughter.
FALCONnounUS /ˈfælkən/
diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
feesnounUS /fiːz/
plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The doctor at first felt disinclined to devote any time and attention to the affairs of his visitor, and he was on the point of saying “Shut up” (as Mr Falcon had done when he whispered from the skeleton case).
financiernounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪr/
a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
financier's
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From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The doctor at first felt disinclined to devote any time and attention to the affairs of his visitor, and he was on the point of saying “Shut up” (as Mr Falcon had done when he whispered from the skeleton case).
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Thus animated with entirely new notions, the financier requested Doctor Peters to listen while he explained a scheme by which he hoped further to raise himself in the estimation of Squire Dove and his daughter.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
GoodallnounUS /ˈɡʊdɔːl/
English zoologist noted for her studies of chimpanzees in the wild (born in 1934)
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
Goodall's
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From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
death of a person
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thus animated with entirely new notions, the financier requested Doctor Peters to listen while he explained a scheme by which he hoped further to raise himself in the estimation of Squire Dove and his daughter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Thus animated with entirely new notions, the financier requested Doctor Peters to listen while he explained a scheme by which he hoped further to raise himself in the estimation of Squire Dove and his daughter.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
go away from a place
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
hear with intention
From this reading Thus animated with entirely new notions, the financier requested Doctor Peters to listen while he explained a scheme by which he hoped further to raise himself in the estimation of Squire Dove and his daughter.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
mindfuladjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndfəl/
bearing in mind; attentive to
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Thus animated with entirely new notions, the financier requested Doctor Peters to listen while he explained a scheme by which he hoped further to raise himself in the estimation of Squire Dove and his daughter.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Thus animated with entirely new notions, the financier requested Doctor Peters to listen while he explained a scheme by which he hoped further to raise himself in the estimation of Squire Dove and his daughter.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
on one occasion
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The doctor at first felt disinclined to devote any time and attention to the affairs of his visitor, and he was on the point of saying “Shut up” (as Mr Falcon had done when he whispered from the skeleton case).
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
preamblenounUS /priˈæmbəl/
a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
purloinedverbUS /pərˈlɔɪnd/
past form of “purloin” — make off with belongings of others
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Thus animated with entirely new notions, the financier requested Doctor Peters to listen while he explained a scheme by which he hoped further to raise himself in the estimation of Squire Dove and his daughter.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Thus animated with entirely new notions, the financier requested Doctor Peters to listen while he explained a scheme by which he hoped further to raise himself in the estimation of Squire Dove and his daughter.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
express in words
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The doctor at first felt disinclined to devote any time and attention to the affairs of his visitor, and he was on the point of saying “Shut up” (as Mr Falcon had done when he whispered from the skeleton case).
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
Scudder
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From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The doctor at first felt disinclined to devote any time and attention to the affairs of his visitor, and he was on the point of saying “Shut up” (as Mr Falcon had done when he whispered from the skeleton case).
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
skeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading The doctor at first felt disinclined to devote any time and attention to the affairs of his visitor, and he was on the point of saying “Shut up” (as Mr Falcon had done when he whispered from the skeleton case).
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Thus animated with entirely new notions, the financier requested Doctor Peters to listen while he explained a scheme by which he hoped further to raise himself in the estimation of Squire Dove and his daughter.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
not in physical motion
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
surpassingadjectiveUS /sərˈpæsɪŋ/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus animated with entirely new notions, the financier requested Doctor Peters to listen while he explained a scheme by which he hoped further to raise himself in the estimation of Squire Dove and his daughter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The doctor at first felt disinclined to devote any time and attention to the affairs of his visitor, and he was on the point of saying “Shut up” (as Mr Falcon had done when he whispered from the skeleton case).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
treatisenounUS /ˈtriːtəs/
a formal exposition
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The doctor at first felt disinclined to devote any time and attention to the affairs of his visitor, and he was on the point of saying “Shut up” (as Mr Falcon had done when he whispered from the skeleton case).
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
utilising
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From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
someone who visits
From this reading The doctor at first felt disinclined to devote any time and attention to the affairs of his visitor, and he was on the point of saying “Shut up” (as Mr Falcon had done when he whispered from the skeleton case).
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
WarnernounUS /ˈwɔːrnər/
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
at the time that
From this reading The doctor at first felt disinclined to devote any time and attention to the affairs of his visitor, and he was on the point of saying “Shut up” (as Mr Falcon had done when he whispered from the skeleton case).
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The possession of this manuscript by Mr Falcon, induced him to decide upon utilising the suggestions therein contained, for he had not forgotten the discomfiture he met with on the Crystal Palace lake, and he longed for an opportunity of surpassing the air-ship performance of Harry Goodall, which made such a favourable impression on Miss Dove before the amateur aeronaut rescued her from a watery grave.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading The doctor at first felt disinclined to devote any time and attention to the affairs of his visitor, and he was on the point of saying “Shut up” (as Mr Falcon had done when he whispered from the skeleton case).
in the company of; together with
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
workroomnounUS /ˈwɜːrkruːm/
room where work is done
From this reading MR FALCON ON FLIGHT While the financier was considering whether he should leave Doctor Peters at once or wait, so as to avoid getting in contact with Warner, it occurred to him that he might stay a while and sound his adviser as to the other scheme he had been thinking about ever since Eben Croft purloined from Mr Goodall’s workroom a treatise on “Flight” by Professor Scudder.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The doctor, however, still mindful of the financier’s liberal fees, consented to hear what he had to say, but begged that Mr Falcon would be concise, as he was not disposed to go into scientific arguments or a lengthy preamble, nor could he listen to profound calculations.
