Chapter XV

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

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

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

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

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

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

giving confidence

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

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

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

harmed or injured or spoiled

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading I realized that Polton had other work than mine on hand and that there was a good deal to do.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

the act of discovering something

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I realized that Polton had other work than mine on hand and that there was a good deal to do.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

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

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

full of events or incidents

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

set up or found

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

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

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

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

From this reading I realized that Polton had other work than mine on hand and that there was a good deal to do.

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

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading I realized that Polton had other work than mine on hand and that there was a good deal to do.

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

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

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From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

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

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Nor was I impatient.

something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

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

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

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

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I realized that Polton had other work than mine on hand and that there was a good deal to do.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor was I impatient.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

a brief written record

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I realized that Polton had other work than mine on hand and that there was a good deal to do.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I realized that Polton had other work than mine on hand and that there was a good deal to do.

above and across; more than

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

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

From this reading I realized that Polton had other work than mine on hand and that there was a good deal to do.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading I realized that Polton had other work than mine on hand and that there was a good deal to do.

move hurridly

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

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

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I realized that Polton had other work than mine on hand and that there was a good deal to do.

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

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

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

From this reading I realized that Polton had other work than mine on hand and that there was a good deal to do.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

being four more than twenty

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

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

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

(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 Moreover, a little rush of business had kept me employed and helped me to follow Thorndyke’s counsel and forget, as well as I could, the shadow of mystery and peril that hung over my friends, and, by implication, over me.

at the time that

From this reading A Pursuit and a Discovery More than a week had passed since that eventful evening—how eventful I did not then realize—when I had delivered my simple treasures into Thorndyke’s hands.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading But I was not uneasy; for, within twenty-four hours, I had found in my letter-box the promised note, assuring me that the preliminary operations had been safely carried through and that nothing had been damaged.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I realized that Polton had other work than mine on hand and that there was a good deal to do.