used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But before committing himself finally to this, he was inclined to go to Hartridge with a frank plea for a word of friendly advice.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading But before committing himself finally to this, he was inclined to go to Hartridge with a frank plea for a word of friendly advice.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Under the changed conditions the sensible thing to do, after all, might be to close with the coal trust’s offer.
(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 Under the changed conditions the sensible thing to do, after all, might be to close with the coal trust’s offer.
amicableadjectiveUS /ˈæmɪkəbəl/
characterized by friendship and good will
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Under the changed conditions the sensible thing to do, after all, might be to close with the coal trust’s offer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before committing himself finally to this, he was inclined to go to Hartridge with a frank plea for a word of friendly advice.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading “I been savin’ these to show you,” said the foreman, handing the bits of metal to Tregarvon.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before committing himself finally to this, he was inclined to go to Hartridge with a frank plea for a word of friendly advice.
Carfax
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From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Under the changed conditions the sensible thing to do, after all, might be to close with the coal trust’s offer.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Under the changed conditions the sensible thing to do, after all, might be to close with the coal trust’s offer.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Under the changed conditions the sensible thing to do, after all, might be to close with the coal trust’s offer.
committingverbUS /kəˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading But before committing himself finally to this, he was inclined to go to Hartridge with a frank plea for a word of friendly advice.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Under the changed conditions the sensible thing to do, after all, might be to close with the coal trust’s offer.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
counterpartsnounUS /ˈkaʊntərpɑːrts/
plural of “counterpart” — a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
cubesnounUS /kjuːbz/
plural of “cube” — a hexahedron with six equal squares as faces
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
disinterestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/
unaffected by self-interest
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Under the changed conditions the sensible thing to do, after all, might be to close with the coal trust’s offer.
an opposing military force
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading But before committing himself finally to this, he was inclined to go to Hartridge with a frank plea for a word of friendly advice.
fishedverbUS /fɪʃt/
past form of “fish” — seek indirectly
From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But before committing himself finally to this, he was inclined to go to Hartridge with a frank plea for a word of friendly advice.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading “I been savin’ these to show you,” said the foreman, handing the bits of metal to Tregarvon.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading But before committing himself finally to this, he was inclined to go to Hartridge with a frank plea for a word of friendly advice.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading But before committing himself finally to this, he was inclined to go to Hartridge with a frank plea for a word of friendly advice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But before committing himself finally to this, he was inclined to go to Hartridge with a frank plea for a word of friendly advice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
half-formed
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From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading “I been savin’ these to show you,” said the foreman, handing the bits of metal to Tregarvon.
Hartridge
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From this reading But before committing himself finally to this, he was inclined to go to Hartridge with a frank plea for a word of friendly advice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But before committing himself finally to this, he was inclined to go to Hartridge with a frank plea for a word of friendly advice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But before committing himself finally to this, he was inclined to go to Hartridge with a frank plea for a word of friendly advice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I been savin’ these to show you,” said the foreman, handing the bits of metal to Tregarvon.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading But before committing himself finally to this, he was inclined to go to Hartridge with a frank plea for a word of friendly advice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Under the changed conditions the sensible thing to do, after all, might be to close with the coal trust’s offer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
Ocoee
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From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But before committing himself finally to this, he was inclined to go to Hartridge with a frank plea for a word of friendly advice.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Under the changed conditions the sensible thing to do, after all, might be to close with the coal trust’s offer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
overallsnounUS /ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading But before committing himself finally to this, he was inclined to go to Hartridge with a frank plea for a word of friendly advice.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I been savin’ these to show you,” said the foreman, handing the bits of metal to Tregarvon.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
savinnounUS /ˈsævɪn/
procumbent or spreading juniper
From this reading “I been savin’ these to show you,” said the foreman, handing the bits of metal to Tregarvon.
schoolmaster's
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From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Under the changed conditions the sensible thing to do, after all, might be to close with the coal trust’s offer.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “I been savin’ these to show you,” said the foreman, handing the bits of metal to Tregarvon.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
not in physical motion
From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
express in words
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Under the changed conditions the sensible thing to do, after all, might be to close with the coal trust’s offer.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “I been savin’ these to show you,” said the foreman, handing the bits of metal to Tregarvon.
a special situation
From this reading Under the changed conditions the sensible thing to do, after all, might be to close with the coal trust’s offer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But before committing himself finally to this, he was inclined to go to Hartridge with a frank plea for a word of friendly advice.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Under the changed conditions the sensible thing to do, after all, might be to close with the coal trust’s offer.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
Tregarvon
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From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
trust'snounUS /trʌsts/
possessive form of “trust” — something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Under the changed conditions the sensible thing to do, after all, might be to close with the coal trust’s offer.
Tryon
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From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the changed conditions the sensible thing to do, after all, might be to close with the coal trust’s offer.
unquestionablyadverbUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbli/
without question
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
a message informing of danger
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But before committing himself finally to this, he was inclined to go to Hartridge with a frank plea for a word of friendly advice.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
at the time that
From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tregarvon was still considering the half-formed resolve to appeal to Hartridge when Tryon fished in the pocket of his overalls and brought up three small cubes of metal, the exact counterparts of the one which Carfax had taken from the pocket of the schoolmaster’s overcoat.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Under the changed conditions the sensible thing to do, after all, might be to close with the coal trust’s offer.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But before committing himself finally to this, he was inclined to go to Hartridge with a frank plea for a word of friendly advice.
but in spite of that
From this reading From what had transpired it was evident that the professor of mathematics knew much more about the Ocoee and its mysteries than he had as yet been willing to tell; and though the episode of the steel cubes seemed to array him definitely on the side of the enemy, his later warning in the matter of bargain and sale was unquestionably disinterested, if not actively amicable.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I been savin’ these to show you,” said the foreman, handing the bits of metal to Tregarvon.
