Chapter XVIII · At Haymore Hall

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

From this reading The whole party were up in the double darkness of a London winter morning before sunrise.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Ran immediately acted on the suggestion, saying, when he rejoined his friends after sending the dispatch:

later than; following

From this reading Ran immediately acted on the suggestion, saying, when he rejoined his friends after sending the dispatch:

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

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

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

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

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The whole party were up in the double darkness of a London winter morning before sunrise.

(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 “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

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

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading “She will think the message comes from the other fellow in Paris and that he is in London on his way to Haymore.”

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The whole party were up in the double darkness of a London winter morning before sunrise.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

without deviation

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading Ran immediately acted on the suggestion, saying, when he rejoined his friends after sending the dispatch:

increase twofold

From this reading The whole party were up in the double darkness of a London winter morning before sunrise.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

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

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

a boy or man

From this reading “She will think the message comes from the other fellow in Paris and that he is in London on his way to Haymore.”

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Ran immediately acted on the suggestion, saying, when he rejoined his friends after sending the dispatch:

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “She will think the message comes from the other fellow in Paris and that he is in London on his way to Haymore.”

light yielded by the combustion of illuminating gas

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

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

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

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

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

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

From this reading Ran immediately acted on the suggestion, saying, when he rejoined his friends after sending the dispatch:

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

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

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

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Ran immediately acted on the suggestion, saying, when he rejoined his friends after sending the dispatch:

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

From this reading The whole party were up in the double darkness of a London winter morning before sunrise.

introducing a different topic

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

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

From this reading “She will think the message comes from the other fellow in Paris and that he is in London on his way to Haymore.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

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

From this reading The whole party were up in the double darkness of a London winter morning before sunrise.

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

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading “She will think the message comes from the other fellow in Paris and that he is in London on his way to Haymore.”

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The whole party were up in the double darkness of a London winter morning before sunrise.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

not any; not one

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The whole party were up in the double darkness of a London winter morning before sunrise.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “She will think the message comes from the other fellow in Paris and that he is in London on his way to Haymore.”

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

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading “She will think the message comes from the other fellow in Paris and that he is in London on his way to Haymore.”

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The whole party were up in the double darkness of a London winter morning before sunrise.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Ran immediately acted on the suggestion, saying, when he rejoined his friends after sending the dispatch:

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

past form of “rejoin” — join again

From this reading Ran immediately acted on the suggestion, saying, when he rejoined his friends after sending the dispatch:

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Ran immediately acted on the suggestion, saying, when he rejoined his friends after sending the dispatch:

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading Ran immediately acted on the suggestion, saying, when he rejoined his friends after sending the dispatch:

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

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

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

make square

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading Ran immediately acted on the suggestion, saying, when he rejoined his friends after sending the dispatch:

the first light of day

From this reading The whole party were up in the double darkness of a London winter morning before sunrise.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

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

From this reading The whole party were up in the double darkness of a London winter morning before sunrise.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

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

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “She will think the message comes from the other fellow in Paris and that he is in London on his way to Haymore.”

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

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

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

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

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The whole party were up in the double darkness of a London winter morning before sunrise.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

-ing form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

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

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “She will think the message comes from the other fellow in Paris and that he is in London on his way to Haymore.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

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

From this reading The whole party were up in the double darkness of a London winter morning before sunrise.

at the time that

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

in or at the place that

From this reading They dressed and breakfasted by gaslight, and then entered a large carriage and drove to Euston Square Railway Station, where they were met by Mike, Dandy and Longman.

which person or people

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

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

From this reading The whole party were up in the double darkness of a London winter morning before sunrise.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The whole party were up in the double darkness of a London winter morning before sunrise.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Had you not better telegraph to your housekeeper before we start to let her know that we shall certainly be at Haymore to-night so that there may be no mistake, and she will be sure to have beds aired, fires built and dinner ready for us when we get there?” suggested Mr. Walling, who was always directly on the lookout for his own personal comforts, and, incidentally, for those of others.