adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Arthur James Northway reached London in a mood of imperfect satisfaction.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur James Northway reached London in a mood of imperfect satisfaction.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
banknotesnounUS /ˈbæŋknoʊts/
plural of “banknote” — a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And yet, it was not disagreeable to picture Quarrier's rage when he found that the bribe had been expended to no purpose.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
bribenounUS /braɪb/
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
From this reading And yet, it was not disagreeable to picture Quarrier's rage when he found that the bribe had been expended to no purpose.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading And yet, it was not disagreeable to picture Quarrier's rage when he found that the bribe had been expended to no purpose.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
exactingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
expendedverbUS /ɪkˈspendɪd/
past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully
From this reading And yet, it was not disagreeable to picture Quarrier's rage when he found that the bribe had been expended to no purpose.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading And yet, it was not disagreeable to picture Quarrier's rage when he found that the bribe had been expended to no purpose.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
From this reading Arthur James Northway reached London in a mood of imperfect satisfaction.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Arthur James Northway reached London in a mood of imperfect satisfaction.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Arthur James Northway reached London in a mood of imperfect satisfaction.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Arthur James Northway reached London in a mood of imperfect satisfaction.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
MarksnounUS /mɑːrks/
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Arthur James Northway reached London in a mood of imperfect satisfaction.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading And yet, it was not disagreeable to picture Quarrier's rage when he found that the bribe had been expended to no purpose.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
Northway
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From this reading Arthur James Northway reached London in a mood of imperfect satisfaction.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And yet, it was not disagreeable to picture Quarrier's rage when he found that the bribe had been expended to no purpose.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arthur James Northway reached London in a mood of imperfect satisfaction.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading And yet, it was not disagreeable to picture Quarrier's rage when he found that the bribe had been expended to no purpose.
pocket-book
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From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
poundsnounUS /paʊndz/
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading And yet, it was not disagreeable to picture Quarrier's rage when he found that the bribe had been expended to no purpose.
Quarriernoun
a man who works in a quarry
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
Quarrier's
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From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
ragenounUS /reɪdʒ/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading And yet, it was not disagreeable to picture Quarrier's rage when he found that the bribe had been expended to no purpose.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Arthur James Northway reached London in a mood of imperfect satisfaction.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
rusenounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Arthur James Northway reached London in a mood of imperfect satisfaction.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the principle that half a cake was better than nothing, he might congratulate himself that he carried in his pocket-book banknotes to the value of five hundred pounds; but it was a bitter necessity that had forbidden his exacting more.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading And yet, it was not disagreeable to picture Quarrier's rage when he found that the bribe had been expended to no purpose.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then he cursed the man Marks, whose political schemes would betray the valuable secret, and make it certain that none of that more substantial assistance promised by Quarrier would ever be given.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The possession of a sum greater than he had ever yet owned fired his imagination; he began to reflect that, after all, Quarrier's defiance was most likely nothing but a ruse; that by showing himself resolved, he might have secured at least the thousand pounds.
