something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "My last letter conveyed some intelligence that altered his whole plan of action," thought the Captain; "that is perfectly clear.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading "My last letter conveyed some intelligence that altered his whole plan of action," thought the Captain; "that is perfectly clear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But I suppose he thought it would be easy to throw dust in my poor old eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I suppose he thought it would be easy to throw dust in my poor old eyes.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN PAGET IS PATERNAL.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "My last letter conveyed some intelligence that altered his whole plan of action," thought the Captain; "that is perfectly clear.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading "My last letter conveyed some intelligence that altered his whole plan of action," thought the Captain; "that is perfectly clear.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
remove the dust from
From this reading But I suppose he thought it would be easy to throw dust in my poor old eyes.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading But I suppose he thought it would be easy to throw dust in my poor old eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But I suppose he thought it would be easy to throw dust in my poor old eyes.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was somewhat wanting in tact when he recalled me so suddenly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
Horatio
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I suppose he thought it would be easy to throw dust in my poor old eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading "My last letter conveyed some intelligence that altered his whole plan of action," thought the Captain; "that is perfectly clear.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTAIN PAGET IS PATERNAL.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But I suppose he thought it would be easy to throw dust in my poor old eyes.
immediately past
From this reading "My last letter conveyed some intelligence that altered his whole plan of action," thought the Captain; "that is perfectly clear.
LawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
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 Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "My last letter conveyed some intelligence that altered his whole plan of action," thought the Captain; "that is perfectly clear.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was somewhat wanting in tact when he recalled me so suddenly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My last letter conveyed some intelligence that altered his whole plan of action," thought the Captain; "that is perfectly clear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "My last letter conveyed some intelligence that altered his whole plan of action," thought the Captain; "that is perfectly clear.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But I suppose he thought it would be easy to throw dust in my poor old eyes.
and nothing more
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
PAGETnounUS /ˈpædʒət/
English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899)
From this reading CAPTAIN PAGET IS PATERNAL.
PATERNALadjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading CAPTAIN PAGET IS PATERNAL.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "My last letter conveyed some intelligence that altered his whole plan of action," thought the Captain; "that is perfectly clear.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading "My last letter conveyed some intelligence that altered his whole plan of action," thought the Captain; "that is perfectly clear.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But I suppose he thought it would be easy to throw dust in my poor old eyes.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He was somewhat wanting in tact when he recalled me so suddenly.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
Sheldon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was somewhat wanting in tact when he recalled me so suddenly.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "My last letter conveyed some intelligence that altered his whole plan of action," thought the Captain; "that is perfectly clear.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was somewhat wanting in tact when he recalled me so suddenly.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He was somewhat wanting in tact when he recalled me so suddenly.
express a supposition
From this reading But I suppose he thought it would be easy to throw dust in my poor old eyes.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading He was somewhat wanting in tact when he recalled me so suddenly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "My last letter conveyed some intelligence that altered his whole plan of action," thought the Captain; "that is perfectly clear.
propel through the air
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
nonexistent
From this reading He was somewhat wanting in tact when he recalled me so suddenly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Horatio Paget left the Lawn after the foregoing interview, fully convinced that Mr. Sheldon was only desirous to throw him off the scent, in order to follow up the chase alone, for his sole profit and advantage.
at the time that
From this reading He was somewhat wanting in tact when he recalled me so suddenly.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "My last letter conveyed some intelligence that altered his whole plan of action," thought the Captain; "that is perfectly clear.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But I suppose he thought it would be easy to throw dust in my poor old eyes.
