used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT FLAIRBY MILL Kathleen very naturally regarded the lawyer in the light of a disinterested friend.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading She wanted to let Angel know, and Jimmy, but this the lawyer would not hear of, and she accounted for the insistence of his objection by the cautiousness of the legal mind.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He had naturally advised immediate action, and when she demurred at the lateness of the hour at which to begin a hunt for the book, he had hinted vaguely at difficulties which would beset her if she delayed.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Then the excitement of the midnight adventure appealed to her--the swift run in the motor-car through the wild night, and the wonderful possibilities of the search at the end of the ride.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading He had naturally advised immediate action, and when she demurred at the lateness of the hour at which to begin a hunt for the book, he had hinted vaguely at difficulties which would beset her if she delayed.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading She wanted to let Angel know, and Jimmy, but this the lawyer would not hear of, and she accounted for the insistence of his objection by the cautiousness of the legal mind.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Then the excitement of the midnight adventure appealed to her--the swift run in the motor-car through the wild night, and the wonderful possibilities of the search at the end of the ride.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT FLAIRBY MILL Kathleen very naturally regarded the lawyer in the light of a disinterested friend.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had naturally advised immediate action, and when she demurred at the lateness of the hour at which to begin a hunt for the book, he had hinted vaguely at difficulties which would beset her if she delayed.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading He had naturally advised immediate action, and when she demurred at the lateness of the hour at which to begin a hunt for the book, he had hinted vaguely at difficulties which would beset her if she delayed.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He had naturally advised immediate action, and when she demurred at the lateness of the hour at which to begin a hunt for the book, he had hinted vaguely at difficulties which would beset her if she delayed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She wanted to let Angel know, and Jimmy, but this the lawyer would not hear of, and she accounted for the insistence of his objection by the cautiousness of the legal mind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
cautiousnessnounUS /ˈkɔːʃəsnəs/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading She wanted to let Angel know, and Jimmy, but this the lawyer would not hear of, and she accounted for the insistence of his objection by the cautiousness of the legal mind.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading He had naturally advised immediate action, and when she demurred at the lateness of the hour at which to begin a hunt for the book, he had hinted vaguely at difficulties which would beset her if she delayed.
demurredverbUS /dɪˈmɜːrd/
inflected form of “demur” — take exception to
From this reading He had naturally advised immediate action, and when she demurred at the lateness of the hour at which to begin a hunt for the book, he had hinted vaguely at difficulties which would beset her if she delayed.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He had naturally advised immediate action, and when she demurred at the lateness of the hour at which to begin a hunt for the book, he had hinted vaguely at difficulties which would beset her if she delayed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
disinterestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/
unaffected by self-interest
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT FLAIRBY MILL Kathleen very naturally regarded the lawyer in the light of a disinterested friend.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Then the excitement of the midnight adventure appealed to her--the swift run in the motor-car through the wild night, and the wonderful possibilities of the search at the end of the ride.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Then the excitement of the midnight adventure appealed to her--the swift run in the motor-car through the wild night, and the wonderful possibilities of the search at the end of the ride.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
FLAIRBY
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT FLAIRBY MILL Kathleen very naturally regarded the lawyer in the light of a disinterested friend.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT FLAIRBY MILL Kathleen very naturally regarded the lawyer in the light of a disinterested friend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT FLAIRBY MILL Kathleen very naturally regarded the lawyer in the light of a disinterested friend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She wanted to let Angel know, and Jimmy, but this the lawyer would not hear of, and she accounted for the insistence of his objection by the cautiousness of the legal mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
not accessible to view
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading He had naturally advised immediate action, and when she demurred at the lateness of the hour at which to begin a hunt for the book, he had hinted vaguely at difficulties which would beset her if she delayed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had naturally advised immediate action, and when she demurred at the lateness of the hour at which to begin a hunt for the book, he had hinted vaguely at difficulties which would beset her if she delayed.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading He had naturally advised immediate action, and when she demurred at the lateness of the hour at which to begin a hunt for the book, he had hinted vaguely at difficulties which would beset her if she delayed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
of the present time and place
From this reading He had naturally advised immediate action, and when she demurred at the lateness of the hour at which to begin a hunt for the book, he had hinted vaguely at difficulties which would beset her if she delayed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT FLAIRBY MILL Kathleen very naturally regarded the lawyer in the light of a disinterested friend.
a message received and understood
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
insistencenounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəns/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading She wanted to let Angel know, and Jimmy, but this the lawyer would not hear of, and she accounted for the insistence of his objection by the cautiousness of the legal mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading She wanted to let Angel know, and Jimmy, but this the lawyer would not hear of, and she accounted for the insistence of his objection by the cautiousness of the legal mind.
Kathleen
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT FLAIRBY MILL Kathleen very naturally regarded the lawyer in the light of a disinterested friend.
kindleverbUS /ˈkɪndəl/
catch fire
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She wanted to let Angel know, and Jimmy, but this the lawyer would not hear of, and she accounted for the insistence of his objection by the cautiousness of the legal mind.
immediately past
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
latenessnounUS /ˈleɪtnəs/
quality of coming late or later in time
From this reading He had naturally advised immediate action, and when she demurred at the lateness of the hour at which to begin a hunt for the book, he had hinted vaguely at difficulties which would beset her if she delayed.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT FLAIRBY MILL Kathleen very naturally regarded the lawyer in the light of a disinterested friend.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She wanted to let Angel know, and Jimmy, but this the lawyer would not hear of, and she accounted for the insistence of his objection by the cautiousness of the legal mind.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT FLAIRBY MILL Kathleen very naturally regarded the lawyer in the light of a disinterested friend.
merestadjectiveUS /ˈmerəst/
superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Then the excitement of the midnight adventure appealed to her--the swift run in the motor-car through the wild night, and the wonderful possibilities of the search at the end of the ride.
MILLverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT FLAIRBY MILL Kathleen very naturally regarded the lawyer in the light of a disinterested friend.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She wanted to let Angel know, and Jimmy, but this the lawyer would not hear of, and she accounted for the insistence of his objection by the cautiousness of the legal mind.
motor-car
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From this reading Then the excitement of the midnight adventure appealed to her--the swift run in the motor-car through the wild night, and the wonderful possibilities of the search at the end of the ride.
as might be expected
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT FLAIRBY MILL Kathleen very naturally regarded the lawyer in the light of a disinterested friend.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Then the excitement of the midnight adventure appealed to her--the swift run in the motor-car through the wild night, and the wonderful possibilities of the search at the end of the ride.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading She wanted to let Angel know, and Jimmy, but this the lawyer would not hear of, and she accounted for the insistence of his objection by the cautiousness of the legal mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT FLAIRBY MILL Kathleen very naturally regarded the lawyer in the light of a disinterested friend.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Then the excitement of the midnight adventure appealed to her--the swift run in the motor-car through the wild night, and the wonderful possibilities of the search at the end of the ride.
post-hasteadverb
as fast as possible; with all possible haste
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT FLAIRBY MILL Kathleen very naturally regarded the lawyer in the light of a disinterested friend.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Then the excitement of the midnight adventure appealed to her--the swift run in the motor-car through the wild night, and the wonderful possibilities of the search at the end of the ride.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Then the excitement of the midnight adventure appealed to her--the swift run in the motor-car through the wild night, and the wonderful possibilities of the search at the end of the ride.
done under pressure
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Then the excitement of the midnight adventure appealed to her--the swift run in the motor-car through the wild night, and the wonderful possibilities of the search at the end of the ride.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
moving very fast
From this reading Then the excitement of the midnight adventure appealed to her--the swift run in the motor-car through the wild night, and the wonderful possibilities of the search at the end of the ride.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT FLAIRBY MILL Kathleen very naturally regarded the lawyer in the light of a disinterested friend.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the excitement of the midnight adventure appealed to her--the swift run in the motor-car through the wild night, and the wonderful possibilities of the search at the end of the ride.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then the excitement of the midnight adventure appealed to her--the swift run in the motor-car through the wild night, and the wonderful possibilities of the search at the end of the ride.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading He had naturally advised immediate action, and when she demurred at the lateness of the hour at which to begin a hunt for the book, he had hinted vaguely at difficulties which would beset her if she delayed.
precisely as stated
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT FLAIRBY MILL Kathleen very naturally regarded the lawyer in the light of a disinterested friend.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She wanted to let Angel know, and Jimmy, but this the lawyer would not hear of, and she accounted for the insistence of his objection by the cautiousness of the legal mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT FLAIRBY MILL Kathleen very naturally regarded the lawyer in the light of a disinterested friend.
at the time that
From this reading He had naturally advised immediate action, and when she demurred at the lateness of the hour at which to begin a hunt for the book, he had hinted vaguely at difficulties which would beset her if she delayed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had naturally advised immediate action, and when she demurred at the lateness of the hour at which to begin a hunt for the book, he had hinted vaguely at difficulties which would beset her if she delayed.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Then the excitement of the midnight adventure appealed to her--the swift run in the motor-car through the wild night, and the wonderful possibilities of the search at the end of the ride.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Then the excitement of the midnight adventure appealed to her--the swift run in the motor-car through the wild night, and the wonderful possibilities of the search at the end of the ride.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading There was no reason why she should not do so; and if there had been any act needed to kindle a kindly feeling for the distant legal adviser it was this last act of his, for no sooner, as he told her, had he discovered by the merest accident a clue to the hidden word, than he had rushed off post-haste to put her in possession of his information.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had naturally advised immediate action, and when she demurred at the lateness of the hour at which to begin a hunt for the book, he had hinted vaguely at difficulties which would beset her if she delayed.
