Chapter VI

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

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He went about twenty yards, then turned, strolled back to the corner of Bedford Square and peered round it.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He walked up Bloomsbury Street and along the east side of Bedford Square.

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

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He went about twenty yards, then turned, strolled back to the corner of Bedford Square and peered round it.

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From this reading He walked up Bloomsbury Street and along the east side of Bedford Square.

a city district of central London laid out in garden squares

From this reading He walked up Bloomsbury Street and along the east side of Bedford Square.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was consumed with curiosity, but he had no excuse for lingering.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading He was consumed with curiosity, but he had no excuse for lingering.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He went about twenty yards, then turned, strolled back to the corner of Bedford Square and peered round it.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading But then, instead of pursuing a north-westerly course towards his home, he turned sharply to the right and, slackening his pace, strolled along Montague Place in the direction of Russell Square.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading He was consumed with curiosity, but he had no excuse for lingering.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading But then, instead of pursuing a north-westerly course towards his home, he turned sharply to the right and, slackening his pace, strolled along Montague Place in the direction of Russell Square.

the act of discovering something

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

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

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading He walked up Bloomsbury Street and along the east side of Bedford Square.

accept an excuse for

From this reading He was consumed with curiosity, but he had no excuse for lingering.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was consumed with curiosity, but he had no excuse for lingering.

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

From this reading He was consumed with curiosity, but he had no excuse for lingering.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

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

From this reading He was consumed with curiosity, but he had no excuse for lingering.

the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

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

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

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

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But then, instead of pursuing a north-westerly course towards his home, he turned sharply to the right and, slackening his pace, strolled along Montague Place in the direction of Russell Square.

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

From this reading But then, instead of pursuing a north-westerly course towards his home, he turned sharply to the right and, slackening his pace, strolled along Montague Place in the direction of Russell Square.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading But then, instead of pursuing a north-westerly course towards his home, he turned sharply to the right and, slackening his pace, strolled along Montague Place in the direction of Russell Square.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He went about twenty yards, then turned, strolled back to the corner of Bedford Square and peered round it.

the act of tarrying

From this reading He was consumed with curiosity, but he had no excuse for lingering.

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From this reading But then, instead of pursuing a north-westerly course towards his home, he turned sharply to the right and, slackening his pace, strolled along Montague Place in the direction of Russell Square.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

not any; not one

From this reading He was consumed with curiosity, but he had no excuse for lingering.

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From this reading But then, instead of pursuing a north-westerly course towards his home, he turned sharply to the right and, slackening his pace, strolled along Montague Place in the direction of Russell Square.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He walked up Bloomsbury Street and along the east side of Bedford Square.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

above and across; more than

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading But then, instead of pursuing a north-westerly course towards his home, he turned sharply to the right and, slackening his pace, strolled along Montague Place in the direction of Russell Square.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading He went about twenty yards, then turned, strolled back to the corner of Bedford Square and peered round it.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But then, instead of pursuing a north-westerly course towards his home, he turned sharply to the right and, slackening his pace, strolled along Montague Place in the direction of Russell Square.

in a polite manner

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading But then, instead of pursuing a north-westerly course towards his home, he turned sharply to the right and, slackening his pace, strolled along Montague Place in the direction of Russell Square.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

precisely, exactly

From this reading But then, instead of pursuing a north-westerly course towards his home, he turned sharply to the right and, slackening his pace, strolled along Montague Place in the direction of Russell Square.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He went about twenty yards, then turned, strolled back to the corner of Bedford Square and peered round it.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading But then, instead of pursuing a north-westerly course towards his home, he turned sharply to the right and, slackening his pace, strolled along Montague Place in the direction of Russell Square.

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From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading But then, instead of pursuing a north-westerly course towards his home, he turned sharply to the right and, slackening his pace, strolled along Montague Place in the direction of Russell Square.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He walked up Bloomsbury Street and along the east side of Bedford Square.

an occurrence of control or strength weakening

From this reading But then, instead of pursuing a north-westerly course towards his home, he turned sharply to the right and, slackening his pace, strolled along Montague Place in the direction of Russell Square.

make square

From this reading He walked up Bloomsbury Street and along the east side of Bedford Square.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

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

From this reading He walked up Bloomsbury Street and along the east side of Bedford Square.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading But then, instead of pursuing a north-westerly course towards his home, he turned sharply to the right and, slackening his pace, strolled along Montague Place in the direction of Russell Square.

carry out

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

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

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But then, instead of pursuing a north-westerly course towards his home, he turned sharply to the right and, slackening his pace, strolled along Montague Place in the direction of Russell Square.

before a time limit expires

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

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

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

in the direction of

From this reading But then, instead of pursuing a north-westerly course towards his home, he turned sharply to the right and, slackening his pace, strolled along Montague Place in the direction of Russell Square.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading He went about twenty yards, then turned, strolled back to the corner of Bedford Square and peered round it.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He walked up Bloomsbury Street and along the east side of Bedford Square.

someone who visits

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He walked up Bloomsbury Street and along the east side of Bedford Square.

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

From this reading He was consumed with curiosity, but he had no excuse for lingering.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went about twenty yards, then turned, strolled back to the corner of Bedford Square and peered round it.

at the time that

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

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

From this reading A TIMELY DISCOVERY When Arthur ran down the step and across the pavement, to take the hand which his visitor held out to him over the carriage door, Mr. Sarradet bowed politely, put his hat on, and turned on his heel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was consumed with curiosity, but he had no excuse for lingering.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading He went about twenty yards, then turned, strolled back to the corner of Bedford Square and peered round it.