Chapter IV · Chapter 4

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He is about it; The doors are open.--_Ibid._ ON quitting Lady Doltimore's house, Lumley drove to his hotel.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

using the voice; not silently

From this reading He ground his teeth in impotent rage, and groaned aloud, as he traversed his room with hasty and uneven strides.

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

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He is about it; The doors are open.--_Ibid._ ON quitting Lady Doltimore's house, Lumley drove to his hotel.

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

From this reading He ground his teeth in impotent rage, and groaned aloud, as he traversed his room with hasty and uneven strides.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

turn aside; turn away from

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading MY noble lord, Your worthy friends do lack you.--_Macbeth_.

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From this reading He is about it; The doors are open.--_Ibid._ ON quitting Lady Doltimore's house, Lumley drove to his hotel.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He is about it; The doors are open.--_Ibid._ ON quitting Lady Doltimore's house, Lumley drove to his hotel.

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From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading He is about it; The doors are open.--_Ibid._ ON quitting Lady Doltimore's house, Lumley drove to his hotel.

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From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

divisible by two

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading MY noble lord, Your worthy friends do lack you.--_Macbeth_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading He ground his teeth in impotent rage, and groaned aloud, as he traversed his room with hasty and uneven strides.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading He ground his teeth in impotent rage, and groaned aloud, as he traversed his room with hasty and uneven strides.

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

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

excessively quick

From this reading He ground his teeth in impotent rage, and groaned aloud, as he traversed his room with hasty and uneven strides.

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

From this reading He is about it; The doors are open.--_Ibid._ ON quitting Lady Doltimore's house, Lumley drove to his hotel.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

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

From this reading He is about it; The doors are open.--_Ibid._ ON quitting Lady Doltimore's house, Lumley drove to his hotel.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading He is about it; The doors are open.--_Ibid._ ON quitting Lady Doltimore's house, Lumley drove to his hotel.

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

From this reading He is about it; The doors are open.--_Ibid._ ON quitting Lady Doltimore's house, Lumley drove to his hotel.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

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From this reading He is about it; The doors are open.--_Ibid._ ON quitting Lady Doltimore's house, Lumley drove to his hotel.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

lacking power or ability

From this reading He ground his teeth in impotent rage, and groaned aloud, as he traversed his room with hasty and uneven strides.

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

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

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

From this reading He is about it; The doors are open.--_Ibid._ ON quitting Lady Doltimore's house, Lumley drove to his hotel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He is about it; The doors are open.--_Ibid._ ON quitting Lady Doltimore's house, Lumley drove to his hotel.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading MY noble lord, Your worthy friends do lack you.--_Macbeth_.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He is about it; The doors are open.--_Ibid._ ON quitting Lady Doltimore's house, Lumley drove to his hotel.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading MY noble lord, Your worthy friends do lack you.--_Macbeth_.

something that is lost

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

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From this reading He is about it; The doors are open.--_Ibid._ ON quitting Lady Doltimore's house, Lumley drove to his hotel.

king of Scotland (died in 1057)

From this reading MY noble lord, Your worthy friends do lack you.--_Macbeth_.

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From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY noble lord, Your worthy friends do lack you.--_Macbeth_.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

impressive in appearance

From this reading MY noble lord, Your worthy friends do lack you.--_Macbeth_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He is about it; The doors are open.--_Ibid._ ON quitting Lady Doltimore's house, Lumley drove to his hotel.

and nothing more

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He is about it; The doors are open.--_Ibid._ ON quitting Lady Doltimore's house, Lumley drove to his hotel.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading He is about it; The doors are open.--_Ibid._ ON quitting Lady Doltimore's house, Lumley drove to his hotel.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading He ground his teeth in impotent rage, and groaned aloud, as he traversed his room with hasty and uneven strides.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He ground his teeth in impotent rage, and groaned aloud, as he traversed his room with hasty and uneven strides.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

cut with a saw

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

a state of social isolation

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running

From this reading He ground his teeth in impotent rage, and groaned aloud, as he traversed his room with hasty and uneven strides.

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From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading He ground his teeth in impotent rage, and groaned aloud, as he traversed his room with hasty and uneven strides.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

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

From this reading He is about it; The doors are open.--_Ibid._ ON quitting Lady Doltimore's house, Lumley drove to his hotel.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

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

From this reading He is about it; The doors are open.--_Ibid._ ON quitting Lady Doltimore's house, Lumley drove to his hotel.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading He ground his teeth in impotent rage, and groaned aloud, as he traversed his room with hasty and uneven strides.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture

From this reading He ground his teeth in impotent rage, and groaned aloud, as he traversed his room with hasty and uneven strides.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

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

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

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

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

in the company of; together with

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading MY noble lord, Your worthy friends do lack you.--_Macbeth_.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading Still, however, even in the solitude and privacy of his own chamber, it was not on the instant that he could divert his thoughts from the ruin of his fortunes: the loss not only of Evelyn's property, but his own claims upon it (for the whole capital had been placed in Douce's hands), the total wreck of his grand scheme, the triumph he had afforded to Maltravers!

but in spite of that

From this reading His secretary had been the bearer of other communications, with the nature of which he had not yet acquainted himself; but he saw by the superscriptions that they were of great importance.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading MY noble lord, Your worthy friends do lack you.--_Macbeth_.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading MY noble lord, Your worthy friends do lack you.--_Macbeth_.