used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The way you all stand by me would warm the cockles of a worse heart than mine ever was.”
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
aftermathnounUS /ˈæftərmæθ/
the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I wonder if any unlucky dog of them all ever had better friends or more of them than I have, Jarvis?
appeasedverbUS /əˈpiːzd/
past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “I wonder if any unlucky dog of them all ever had better friends or more of them than I have, Jarvis?
BrantnounUS /brænt/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
Brant's
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From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The way you all stand by me would warm the cockles of a worse heart than mine ever was.”
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
city'snounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
cocklesnounUS /ˈkɑːkəlz/
plural of “cockle” — common edible European bivalve
From this reading The way you all stand by me would warm the cockles of a worse heart than mine ever was.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
wanted intensely
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
detentionnounUS /dɪˈtenʃən/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading “I wonder if any unlucky dog of them all ever had better friends or more of them than I have, Jarvis?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
Dorothy
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From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
at any time
From this reading “I wonder if any unlucky dog of them all ever had better friends or more of them than I have, Jarvis?
far-reaching
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From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
fastnesses
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From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
formalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “I wonder if any unlucky dog of them all ever had better friends or more of them than I have, Jarvis?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Thus the prisoner of good hope, love-tempered; and Jarvis laughed.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I wonder if any unlucky dog of them all ever had better friends or more of them than I have, Jarvis?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I wonder if any unlucky dog of them all ever had better friends or more of them than I have, Jarvis?
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The way you all stand by me would warm the cockles of a worse heart than mine ever was.”
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Thus the prisoner of good hope, love-tempered; and Jarvis laughed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wonder if any unlucky dog of them all ever had better friends or more of them than I have, Jarvis?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
located inward
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
Jarvis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
kindlinessnoun
friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Thus the prisoner of good hope, love-tempered; and Jarvis laughed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
love-tempered
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From this reading Thus the prisoner of good hope, love-tempered; and Jarvis laughed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The way you all stand by me would warm the cockles of a worse heart than mine ever was.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The way you all stand by me would warm the cockles of a worse heart than mine ever was.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I wonder if any unlucky dog of them all ever had better friends or more of them than I have, Jarvis?
MORITURI
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
news-gatherer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I wonder if any unlucky dog of them all ever had better friends or more of them than I have, Jarvis?
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
Plainsmannoun
an inhabitant of a plains region (especially the Great Plains of North America)
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
express the need or desire for
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
SALUTAMUS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The way you all stand by me would warm the cockles of a worse heart than mine ever was.”
not in physical motion
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
TEnounUS /tiː/
a brittle silver-white metalloid element that is related to selenium and sulfur; it is used in alloys and as a semiconductor; occurs mainly as tellurides in ores of copper and nickel and silver and gold
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I wonder if any unlucky dog of them all ever had better friends or more of them than I have, Jarvis?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I wonder if any unlucky dog of them all ever had better friends or more of them than I have, Jarvis?
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the prisoner of good hope, love-tempered; and Jarvis laughed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading “I wonder if any unlucky dog of them all ever had better friends or more of them than I have, Jarvis?
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The way you all stand by me would warm the cockles of a worse heart than mine ever was.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The way you all stand by me would warm the cockles of a worse heart than mine ever was.”
accept gladly
From this reading Having but now parted from Dorothy, Brant was in the seventh heaven of love’s aftermath when the cell door opened to admit the reporter; and since love breaks ground for far-reaching kindliness, the news-gatherer’s welcome was all that could be desired.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
at the time that
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TE MORITURI SALUTAMUS IF it was late in the day when Jarvis left the Plainsman building armed with his chief’s request for an order to visit the prisoner in the jail, it was still later when the formalities were finally appeased and he gained access to the inner fastnesses of the city’s house of detention and to Brant’s cell.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I wonder if any unlucky dog of them all ever had better friends or more of them than I have, Jarvis?
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The way you all stand by me would warm the cockles of a worse heart than mine ever was.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The way you all stand by me would warm the cockles of a worse heart than mine ever was.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The way you all stand by me would warm the cockles of a worse heart than mine ever was.”
