Chapter XI

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

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

highly skilled

From this reading "This man is a very accomplished rascal!" he said to himself, as he followed the winding clues in the labyrinth of the colonel’s transactions.

quick or skillful or adept in action or thought

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

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

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

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

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

eagerly desirous

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

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

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

plural of “clue” — a slight indication

From this reading "This man is a very accomplished rascal!" he said to himself, as he followed the winding clues in the labyrinth of the colonel’s transactions.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading "This man is a very accomplished rascal!" he said to himself, as he followed the winding clues in the labyrinth of the colonel’s transactions.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "I feel sure that Sherman’s money is done for.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

rounded like an egg

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

come together

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

a social unit living together

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

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

From this reading "I feel sure that Sherman’s money is done for.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading "This man is a very accomplished rascal!" he said to himself, as he followed the winding clues in the labyrinth of the colonel’s transactions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I feel sure that Sherman’s money is done for.

elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

serving as an essential component

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

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From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

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

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

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

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

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

From this reading "This man is a very accomplished rascal!" he said to himself, as he followed the winding clues in the labyrinth of the colonel’s transactions.

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

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

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

From this reading "I feel sure that Sherman’s money is done for.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

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

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

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

From this reading "This man is a very accomplished rascal!" he said to himself, as he followed the winding clues in the labyrinth of the colonel’s transactions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading "This man is a very accomplished rascal!" he said to himself, as he followed the winding clues in the labyrinth of the colonel’s transactions.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

take in marriage

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "I feel sure that Sherman’s money is done for.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

on one occasion

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

and nothing more

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

by chance

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

the characteristic of doing things without delay

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading "This man is a very accomplished rascal!" he said to himself, as he followed the winding clues in the labyrinth of the colonel’s transactions.

on the contrary

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

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From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "This man is a very accomplished rascal!" he said to himself, as he followed the winding clues in the labyrinth of the colonel’s transactions.

United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

possessive form of “sherman” — United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

From this reading "I feel sure that Sherman’s money is done for.

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

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

in the near future

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "I feel sure that Sherman’s money is done for.

a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I feel sure that Sherman’s money is done for.

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

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "This man is a very accomplished rascal!" he said to himself, as he followed the winding clues in the labyrinth of the colonel’s transactions.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

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

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "This man is a very accomplished rascal!" he said to himself, as he followed the winding clues in the labyrinth of the colonel’s transactions.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed)

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

not suspected or believed likely

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

precisely as stated

From this reading "This man is a very accomplished rascal!" he said to himself, as he followed the winding clues in the labyrinth of the colonel’s transactions.

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

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.

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

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

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

From this reading With the promptness and decision which gave the fundamental strength to his character, he at once investigated the whole transaction, beginning with the private history of the syndicate, which, in his bitterness, Sherman Lee was only too ready to give him.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading "This man is a very accomplished rascal!" he said to himself, as he followed the winding clues in the labyrinth of the colonel’s transactions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

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From this reading IN WHICH TRUTH HOLDS HER OWN Perhaps, as a student of human nature, Roscoe Howard rather looked forward with enjoyment to his encounter with Colonel Yancey in the matter of the purchase of Guildford.

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

From this reading He drew from Carolina, by adroit conversations, much of the story of Colonel Yancey’s connection with the Lee family abroad, and, to a man with an imagination, he soon was able to formulate, though by a somewhat elliptical process, a theory concerning Colonel Yancey’s designs on Carolina, which fitted the case as it stood, but which needed a personal interview with the colonel to enable Mr. Howard to decide whether the man was anxious to marry Carolina from love of herself alone or with the ulterior motive of having discovered some unsuspected source of wealth on the Guildford estate.