Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

later than; following

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

equally

From this reading In spite of my great confidence in Thorndyke, I was sensible of a chill of disappointment in respect alike of his words and his deeds.

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

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

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

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

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

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

in a busy manner

From this reading As I walked at an easy pace through the busily populated streets, I turned over the events of the afternoon with rather mixed feelings.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading In spite of my great confidence in Thorndyke, I was sensible of a chill of disappointment in respect alike of his words and his deeds.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading In spite of my great confidence in Thorndyke, I was sensible of a chill of disappointment in respect alike of his words and his deeds.

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

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading In spite of my great confidence in Thorndyke, I was sensible of a chill of disappointment in respect alike of his words and his deeds.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading In spite of my great confidence in Thorndyke, I was sensible of a chill of disappointment in respect alike of his words and his deeds.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading As I walked at an easy pace through the busily populated streets, I turned over the events of the afternoon with rather mixed feelings.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading As I walked at an easy pace through the busily populated streets, I turned over the events of the afternoon with rather mixed feelings.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading As I walked at an easy pace through the busily populated streets, I turned over the events of the afternoon with rather mixed feelings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

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

From this reading In spite of my great confidence in Thorndyke, I was sensible of a chill of disappointment in respect alike of his words and his deeds.

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

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

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From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

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

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

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

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

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

From this reading In spite of my great confidence in Thorndyke, I was sensible of a chill of disappointment in respect alike of his words and his deeds.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

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

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

moving with great haste

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

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

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

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

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

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

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

the act of departing

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

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

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading As I walked at an easy pace through the busily populated streets, I turned over the events of the afternoon with rather mixed feelings.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

disregarded

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

not any; not one

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

above and across; more than

From this reading As I walked at an easy pace through the busily populated streets, I turned over the events of the afternoon with rather mixed feelings.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading As I walked at an easy pace through the busily populated streets, I turned over the events of the afternoon with rather mixed feelings.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

furnished with inhabitants

From this reading As I walked at an easy pace through the busily populated streets, I turned over the events of the afternoon with rather mixed feelings.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

on the contrary

From this reading As I walked at an easy pace through the busily populated streets, I turned over the events of the afternoon with rather mixed feelings.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In spite of my great confidence in Thorndyke, I was sensible of a chill of disappointment in respect alike of his words and his deeds.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

an educational institution

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading In spite of my great confidence in Thorndyke, I was sensible of a chill of disappointment in respect alike of his words and his deeds.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of my great confidence in Thorndyke, I was sensible of a chill of disappointment in respect alike of his words and his deeds.

make square

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading As I walked at an easy pace through the busily populated streets, I turned over the events of the afternoon with rather mixed feelings.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

implied by or inferred from actions or statements

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

carry out

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

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

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

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

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As I walked at an easy pace through the busily populated streets, I turned over the events of the afternoon with rather mixed feelings.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

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

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading As I walked at an easy pace through the busily populated streets, I turned over the events of the afternoon with rather mixed feelings.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

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

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

under normal conditions

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

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

From this reading As I walked at an easy pace through the busily populated streets, I turned over the events of the afternoon with rather mixed feelings.

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

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

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

From this reading Rupert Makes Some Discoveries By a sort of tacit understanding Thorndyke and I parted in the vicinity of South Kensington Station, to which he had made a bee line on leaving the square.

during the time that

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

which person or people

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading As he had made no suggestion that I should go back with him, I inferred that he had planned a busy evening examining and testing the odds and ends that he had picked up in the empty house; while I had suddenly conceived the idea that I might as well take the opportunity of calling on Madeline, who might feel neglected if I failed to put in an appearance within a reasonable time after my return to town.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Our researches had taken up most of the afternoon and it was getting on for the hour at which Madeline usually left the school; and as the latter was less than half-an-hour’s walk from the station, I could reach it in good time without hurrying.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In spite of my great confidence in Thorndyke, I was sensible of a chill of disappointment in respect alike of his words and his deeds.