Chapter XII · Miss Vyne

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

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading I must, in common decency, report myself at once to Thorndyke, seeing that he had been at so much trouble on my account.

speak to

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

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

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

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

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I must, in common decency, report myself at once to Thorndyke, seeing that he had been at so much trouble on my account.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I must, in common decency, report myself at once to Thorndyke, seeing that he had been at so much trouble on my account.

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From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

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

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

rid of obstructions

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

of or relating to clerks

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading I must, in common decency, report myself at once to Thorndyke, seeing that he had been at so much trouble on my account.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

approval

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality

From this reading I must, in common decency, report myself at once to Thorndyke, seeing that he had been at so much trouble on my account.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

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

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

an instance of questioning

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

put to death as punishment

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

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

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

grow vigorously

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

by good fortune

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

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

From this reading I must, in common decency, report myself at once to Thorndyke, seeing that he had been at so much trouble on my account.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

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

From this reading I must, in common decency, report myself at once to Thorndyke, seeing that he had been at so much trouble on my account.

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

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

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

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

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

From this reading I must, in common decency, report myself at once to Thorndyke, seeing that he had been at so much trouble on my account.

located inward

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

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

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

upright consisting of a vertical side member of a door or window frame

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

(Yiddish) a big shot who knows it and acts that way; a boastful immoderate person

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

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 His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

in a legible manner

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

temporary living quarters

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I must, in common decency, report myself at once to Thorndyke, seeing that he had been at so much trouble on my account.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I must, in common decency, report myself at once to Thorndyke, seeing that he had been at so much trouble on my account.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I must, in common decency, report myself at once to Thorndyke, seeing that he had been at so much trouble on my account.

not any; not one

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

on one occasion

From this reading I must, in common decency, report myself at once to Thorndyke, seeing that he had been at so much trouble on my account.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

having an upper part projecting beyond the lower

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

coated with paint

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

a triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a sloping roof

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

by chance

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading I must, in common decency, report myself at once to Thorndyke, seeing that he had been at so much trouble on my account.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

characterized by dignity and propriety

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading I must, in common decency, report myself at once to Thorndyke, seeing that he had been at so much trouble on my account.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

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

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I must, in common decency, report myself at once to Thorndyke, seeing that he had been at so much trouble on my account.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

having something on top

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I must, in common decency, report myself at once to Thorndyke, seeing that he had been at so much trouble on my account.

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

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

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From this reading I must, in common decency, report myself at once to Thorndyke, seeing that he had been at so much trouble on my account.

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

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

a source of difficulty

From this reading I must, in common decency, report myself at once to Thorndyke, seeing that he had been at so much trouble on my account.

an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)

From this reading Nor had I, for, as I entered the Temple by the Tudor Street gate--having overshot my mark on the Embankment--I was almost immediately confronted by a fine brick doorway surmounted by a handsome pediment and bearing legibly painted on its jamb, “First pair, Dr. Thorndyke.”

moved around an axis or center

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

by bad luck

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

of or relating to an occasion or expression of farewell

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

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

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

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From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.

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

From this reading His card, which he had given me, I had unfortunately--or perhaps fortunately, as it turned out--left on the mantelpiece at my lodgings; but I remembered that the address was King’s Bench Walk and assumed that I should have no difficulty in finding the house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As I stepped out on to the platform with a valedictory bow to my reverend fellow-passenger, my irresolution came to an end and my duty became clear.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I ascended the “first pair” of stairs, which brought me to an open oak door, massive and iron-bound, and a closed inner door, on the brass knocker of which I executed a flourish that would have done credit to a Belgravian footman; whereupon the door opened and a small man of sedate and clerical aspect regarded me with an air of mild enquiry.