Chapter VII

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

From this reading Already a cautious experiment with Tollemache had failed.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already a cautious experiment with Tollemache had failed.

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

From this reading MISCHIEF Raymond felt that he had taken the step that counts, and resolved to make certain inquiries without delay.

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

From this reading As it happened, Peridot was at home, it being the hour of _déjeuner_, and a grateful incense of grilled haddock and fried potatoes greeted the visitor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lorry had said that he knew nothing of Ingersoll's history before the last five years, and had shown some surprise at the question.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Lorry had said that he knew nothing of Ingersoll's history before the last five years, and had shown some surprise at the question.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As it happened, Peridot was at home, it being the hour of _déjeuner_, and a grateful incense of grilled haddock and fried potatoes greeted the visitor.

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From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

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From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

showing careful forethought

From this reading Already a cautious experiment with Tollemache had failed.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading MISCHIEF Raymond felt that he had taken the step that counts, and resolved to make certain inquiries without delay.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

plural of “count” — the total number counted

From this reading MISCHIEF Raymond felt that he had taken the step that counts, and resolved to make certain inquiries without delay.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading MISCHIEF Raymond felt that he had taken the step that counts, and resolved to make certain inquiries without delay.

the act of departing

From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

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From this reading As it happened, Peridot was at home, it being the hour of _déjeuner_, and a grateful incense of grilled haddock and fried potatoes greeted the visitor.

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading Already a cautious experiment with Tollemache had failed.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Already a cautious experiment with Tollemache had failed.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading MISCHIEF Raymond felt that he had taken the step that counts, and resolved to make certain inquiries without delay.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Lorry had said that he knew nothing of Ingersoll's history before the last five years, and had shown some surprise at the question.

cooked by frying in fat

From this reading As it happened, Peridot was at home, it being the hour of _déjeuner_, and a grateful incense of grilled haddock and fried potatoes greeted the visitor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading As it happened, Peridot was at home, it being the hour of _déjeuner_, and a grateful incense of grilled haddock and fried potatoes greeted the visitor.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading As it happened, Peridot was at home, it being the hour of _déjeuner_, and a grateful incense of grilled haddock and fried potatoes greeted the visitor.

cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)

From this reading As it happened, Peridot was at home, it being the hour of _déjeuner_, and a grateful incense of grilled haddock and fried potatoes greeted the visitor.

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

From this reading MISCHIEF Raymond felt that he had taken the step that counts, and resolved to make certain inquiries without delay.

lean white flesh of fish similar to but smaller than cod; usually baked or poached or as fillets sauteed or fried

From this reading As it happened, Peridot was at home, it being the hour of _déjeuner_, and a grateful incense of grilled haddock and fried potatoes greeted the visitor.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading As it happened, Peridot was at home, it being the hour of _déjeuner_, and a grateful incense of grilled haddock and fried potatoes greeted the visitor.

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

From this reading MISCHIEF Raymond felt that he had taken the step that counts, and resolved to make certain inquiries without delay.

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

From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Lorry had said that he knew nothing of Ingersoll's history before the last five years, and had shown some surprise at the question.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As it happened, Peridot was at home, it being the hour of _déjeuner_, and a grateful incense of grilled haddock and fried potatoes greeted the visitor.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading As it happened, Peridot was at home, it being the hour of _déjeuner_, and a grateful incense of grilled haddock and fried potatoes greeted the visitor.

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

From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned

From this reading As it happened, Peridot was at home, it being the hour of _déjeuner_, and a grateful incense of grilled haddock and fried potatoes greeted the visitor.

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

From this reading Lorry had said that he knew nothing of Ingersoll's history before the last five years, and had shown some surprise at the question.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading MISCHIEF Raymond felt that he had taken the step that counts, and resolved to make certain inquiries without delay.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it happened, Peridot was at home, it being the hour of _déjeuner_, and a grateful incense of grilled haddock and fried potatoes greeted the visitor.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Lorry had said that he knew nothing of Ingersoll's history before the last five years, and had shown some surprise at the question.

immediately past

From this reading Lorry had said that he knew nothing of Ingersoll's history before the last five years, and had shown some surprise at the question.

a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides

From this reading Lorry had said that he knew nothing of Ingersoll's history before the last five years, and had shown some surprise at the question.

engage in

From this reading MISCHIEF Raymond felt that he had taken the step that counts, and resolved to make certain inquiries without delay.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading MISCHIEF Raymond felt that he had taken the step that counts, and resolved to make certain inquiries without delay.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Lorry had said that he knew nothing of Ingersoll's history before the last five years, and had shown some surprise at the question.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lorry had said that he knew nothing of Ingersoll's history before the last five years, and had shown some surprise at the question.

a pale green variety of chrysolite; used as a gemstone

From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

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

From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading As it happened, Peridot was at home, it being the hour of _déjeuner_, and a grateful incense of grilled haddock and fried potatoes greeted the visitor.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Lorry had said that he knew nothing of Ingersoll's history before the last five years, and had shown some surprise at the question.

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

From this reading MISCHIEF Raymond felt that he had taken the step that counts, and resolved to make certain inquiries without delay.

determined

From this reading MISCHIEF Raymond felt that he had taken the step that counts, and resolved to make certain inquiries without delay.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Lorry had said that he knew nothing of Ingersoll's history before the last five years, and had shown some surprise at the question.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Lorry had said that he knew nothing of Ingersoll's history before the last five years, and had shown some surprise at the question.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

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

From this reading Lorry had said that he knew nothing of Ingersoll's history before the last five years, and had shown some surprise at the question.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading MISCHIEF Raymond felt that he had taken the step that counts, and resolved to make certain inquiries without delay.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Lorry had said that he knew nothing of Ingersoll's history before the last five years, and had shown some surprise at the question.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading MISCHIEF Raymond felt that he had taken the step that counts, and resolved to make certain inquiries without delay.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MISCHIEF Raymond felt that he had taken the step that counts, and resolved to make certain inquiries without delay.

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

From this reading MISCHIEF Raymond felt that he had taken the step that counts, and resolved to make certain inquiries without delay.

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

From this reading MISCHIEF Raymond felt that he had taken the step that counts, and resolved to make certain inquiries without delay.

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

From this reading Already a cautious experiment with Tollemache had failed.

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

From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

someone who visits

From this reading As it happened, Peridot was at home, it being the hour of _déjeuner_, and a grateful incense of grilled haddock and fried potatoes greeted the visitor.

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

From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Already a cautious experiment with Tollemache had failed.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Captain Popple, however, had mentioned Peridot; so Raymond climbed the steep Toulifot, and within five minutes of his departure from Mrs. Carmac's quarters was at the Breton's house.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading MISCHIEF Raymond felt that he had taken the step that counts, and resolved to make certain inquiries without delay.

a late time of life

From this reading Lorry had said that he knew nothing of Ingersoll's history before the last five years, and had shown some surprise at the question.