Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

speak to

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

anew

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

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

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

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

From this reading So he smiled as he sat down again and faced the uneasy cashier.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

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

From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

for the reason that

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

fearless and daring

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

a youthful male person

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

possessive form of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money

From this reading So he smiled as he sat down again and faced the uneasy cashier.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

someone who is a detective

From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

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

From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading So he smiled as he sat down again and faced the uneasy cashier.

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading So he smiled as he sat down again and faced the uneasy cashier.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

a man of refinement

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

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From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

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From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

past form of “impute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

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

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

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

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

above and across; more than

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading So he smiled as he sat down again and faced the uneasy cashier.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

cut with a saw

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

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

From this reading So he smiled as he sat down again and faced the uneasy cashier.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So he smiled as he sat down again and faced the uneasy cashier.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

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

From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

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

From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading So he smiled as he sat down again and faced the uneasy cashier.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

precisely as stated

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.

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

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Perhaps it was because he did not fully understand their import, or catch the tremendous importance of that broker's address upon the empty envelope; then again the consciousness of his entire innocence may have had something to do with it.

the words that are spoken

From this reading GRAYLOCK SEEMS DISAPPOINTED Somehow or other Dick did not seem to be greatly alarmed by these significant words of Mr. Goodwyn.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Had he been asked, however, it is very possible the boy would have imputed his bold front to the fact that he saw the look of almost savage delight on the vindictive countenance of Mr. Graylock, and was determined that he would give that gentleman little cause to gloat over his apparent downfall.