Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

anew

From this reading For the long waiting was over, the old order of things had changed, the little house in the meadowlands had its new tenant, and _she_ was in England again.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

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

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

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

From this reading May had smiled itself out and June had blushed itself in--the most wondrous June, in Cleek's eyes, the world had ever seen.

plural of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

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

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading May had smiled itself out and June had blushed itself in--the most wondrous June, in Cleek's eyes, the world had ever seen.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading For the long waiting was over, the old order of things had changed, the little house in the meadowlands had its new tenant, and _she_ was in England again.

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From this reading The result, so far as Cleek was concerned, scarcely needs recording.

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From this reading May had smiled itself out and June had blushed itself in--the most wondrous June, in Cleek's eyes, the world had ever seen.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading The result, so far as Cleek was concerned, scarcely needs recording.

the ceremony of installing a new monarch

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

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

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

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From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

plural of “crook” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

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

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

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

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading For the long waiting was over, the old order of things had changed, the little house in the meadowlands had its new tenant, and _she_ was in England again.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

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

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

at any time

From this reading May had smiled itself out and June had blushed itself in--the most wondrous June, in Cleek's eyes, the world had ever seen.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

opinion or judgment

From this reading May had smiled itself out and June had blushed itself in--the most wondrous June, in Cleek's eyes, the world had ever seen.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The result, so far as Cleek was concerned, scarcely needs recording.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the long waiting was over, the old order of things had changed, the little house in the meadowlands had its new tenant, and _she_ was in England again.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

worry unnecessarily or excessively

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

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

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

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

From this reading May had smiled itself out and June had blushed itself in--the most wondrous June, in Cleek's eyes, the world had ever seen.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

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

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

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

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

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

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

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

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

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

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

made or produced in the home or by yourself

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

plural of “horde” — a vast multitude

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

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

From this reading For the long waiting was over, the old order of things had changed, the little house in the meadowlands had its new tenant, and _she_ was in England again.

used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

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

From this reading May had smiled itself out and June had blushed itself in--the most wondrous June, in Cleek's eyes, the world had ever seen.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading For the long waiting was over, the old order of things had changed, the little house in the meadowlands had its new tenant, and _she_ was in England again.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading May had smiled itself out and June had blushed itself in--the most wondrous June, in Cleek's eyes, the world had ever seen.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading May had smiled itself out and June had blushed itself in--the most wondrous June, in Cleek's eyes, the world had ever seen.

hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

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

From this reading For the long waiting was over, the old order of things had changed, the little house in the meadowlands had its new tenant, and _she_ was in England again.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading For the long waiting was over, the old order of things had changed, the little house in the meadowlands had its new tenant, and _she_ was in England again.

held dear

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading May had smiled itself out and June had blushed itself in--the most wondrous June, in Cleek's eyes, the world had ever seen.

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From this reading For the long waiting was over, the old order of things had changed, the little house in the meadowlands had its new tenant, and _she_ was in England again.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

come together

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

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From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

used to form the superlative

From this reading May had smiled itself out and June had blushed itself in--the most wondrous June, in Cleek's eyes, the world had ever seen.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

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From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading The result, so far as Cleek was concerned, scarcely needs recording.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading For the long waiting was over, the old order of things had changed, the little house in the meadowlands had its new tenant, and _she_ was in England again.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For the long waiting was over, the old order of things had changed, the little house in the meadowlands had its new tenant, and _she_ was in England again.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading For the long waiting was over, the old order of things had changed, the little house in the meadowlands had its new tenant, and _she_ was in England again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading For the long waiting was over, the old order of things had changed, the little house in the meadowlands had its new tenant, and _she_ was in England again.

in other respects or ways

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading May had smiled itself out and June had blushed itself in--the most wondrous June, in Cleek's eyes, the world had ever seen.

above and across; more than

From this reading For the long waiting was over, the old order of things had changed, the little house in the meadowlands had its new tenant, and _she_ was in England again.

covered with water

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

on the contrary

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

payment or reward (as for service rendered)

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded

From this reading The result, so far as Cleek was concerned, scarcely needs recording.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The result, so far as Cleek was concerned, scarcely needs recording.

only a very short time before

From this reading The result, so far as Cleek was concerned, scarcely needs recording.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading May had smiled itself out and June had blushed itself in--the most wondrous June, in Cleek's eyes, the world had ever seen.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For the long waiting was over, the old order of things had changed, the little house in the meadowlands had its new tenant, and _she_ was in England again.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading May had smiled itself out and June had blushed itself in--the most wondrous June, in Cleek's eyes, the world had ever seen.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The result, so far as Cleek was concerned, scarcely needs recording.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading For the long waiting was over, the old order of things had changed, the little house in the meadowlands had its new tenant, and _she_ was in England again.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

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

From this reading May had smiled itself out and June had blushed itself in--the most wondrous June, in Cleek's eyes, the world had ever seen.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading For the long waiting was over, the old order of things had changed, the little house in the meadowlands had its new tenant, and _she_ was in England again.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

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

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

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

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

not hallowed or consecrated

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading For the long waiting was over, the old order of things had changed, the little house in the meadowlands had its new tenant, and _she_ was in England again.

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From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

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

From this reading For the long waiting was over, the old order of things had changed, the little house in the meadowlands had its new tenant, and _she_ was in England again.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

(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 Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

at the time that

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

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

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading May had smiled itself out and June had blushed itself in--the most wondrous June, in Cleek's eyes, the world had ever seen.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It did not fret him, as it otherwise might have done, that he and Dollops had been obliged to go back to the old business of lodging a week here and a week there in the heart of the town, rather than within reach of the green trees and the fragrant meadows he loved, for always there was the chance of stealing out to meet her in the glorious country-lands when the evening came, or of a whole day with her in the woods and fields when a whole day could be spared; and to a nature such as his these things were recompense enough.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading May had smiled itself out and June had blushed itself in--the most wondrous June, in Cleek's eyes, the world had ever seen.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Not that many days could be spared at present, for, although nothing had been seen or heard of Waldemar or the Apaches for weeks on end, these were strenuous times for Mr. Narkom and the forces of the Yard, and what with the Coronation of his Majesty close at hand, and every train discharging hordes of visitors into London day in and day out, and crooks of every description--homemade as well as imported--from the swell mobsman down to the common lag making it the Mecca of an unholy pilgrimage--they had their hands filled to overflowing, and were worked to their utmost capacity.