Chapter IX

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

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading His hopes sank, and his dread of that score of his which was daily mounting at the Paul’s Head added to his despair.

anew

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

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From this reading ALBEMARLE PROPOSES Ned Tucker did not long leave his proposal to Holles unconfirmed.

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

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

clothing in general

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading The fact was that, as day followed day without word from Albemarle, Holles approached the conclusion that things were indeed as Tucker had represented them.

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

From this reading The fact was that, as day followed day without word from Albemarle, Holles approached the conclusion that things were indeed as Tucker had represented them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading He found the Colonel a little more malleable to-day, a little less insistent upon serving only governments _in esse_.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading The fact was that, as day followed day without word from Albemarle, Holles approached the conclusion that things were indeed as Tucker had represented them.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading His hopes sank, and his dread of that score of his which was daily mounting at the Paul’s Head added to his despair.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The fact was that, as day followed day without word from Albemarle, Holles approached the conclusion that things were indeed as Tucker had represented them.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading His hopes sank, and his dread of that score of his which was daily mounting at the Paul’s Head added to his despair.

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

From this reading ALBEMARLE PROPOSES Ned Tucker did not long leave his proposal to Holles unconfirmed.

causing mental discomfort

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading His hopes sank, and his dread of that score of his which was daily mounting at the Paul’s Head added to his despair.

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From this reading He found the Colonel a little more malleable to-day, a little less insistent upon serving only governments _in esse_.

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

From this reading The fact was that, as day followed day without word from Albemarle, Holles approached the conclusion that things were indeed as Tucker had represented them.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The fact was that, as day followed day without word from Albemarle, Holles approached the conclusion that things were indeed as Tucker had represented them.

set up or found

From this reading He found the Colonel a little more malleable to-day, a little less insistent upon serving only governments _in esse_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading He found the Colonel a little more malleable to-day, a little less insistent upon serving only governments _in esse_.

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

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

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

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

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

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

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

From this reading ALBEMARLE PROPOSES Ned Tucker did not long leave his proposal to Holles unconfirmed.

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From this reading ALBEMARLE PROPOSES Ned Tucker did not long leave his proposal to Holles unconfirmed.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading His hopes sank, and his dread of that score of his which was daily mounting at the Paul’s Head added to his despair.

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

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The fact was that, as day followed day without word from Albemarle, Holles approached the conclusion that things were indeed as Tucker had represented them.

repetitive and persistent

From this reading He found the Colonel a little more malleable to-day, a little less insistent upon serving only governments _in esse_.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

go away from a place

From this reading ALBEMARLE PROPOSES Ned Tucker did not long leave his proposal to Holles unconfirmed.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He found the Colonel a little more malleable to-day, a little less insistent upon serving only governments _in esse_.

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

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

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

From this reading ALBEMARLE PROPOSES Ned Tucker did not long leave his proposal to Holles unconfirmed.

easily influenced

From this reading He found the Colonel a little more malleable to-day, a little less insistent upon serving only governments _in esse_.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He found the Colonel a little more malleable to-day, a little less insistent upon serving only governments _in esse_.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading His hopes sank, and his dread of that score of his which was daily mounting at the Paul’s Head added to his despair.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

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

From this reading ALBEMARLE PROPOSES Ned Tucker did not long leave his proposal to Holles unconfirmed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ALBEMARLE PROPOSES Ned Tucker did not long leave his proposal to Holles unconfirmed.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

and nothing more

From this reading He found the Colonel a little more malleable to-day, a little less insistent upon serving only governments _in esse_.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

a human being

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading ALBEMARLE PROPOSES Ned Tucker did not long leave his proposal to Holles unconfirmed.

third-person singular of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading ALBEMARLE PROPOSES Ned Tucker did not long leave his proposal to Holles unconfirmed.

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

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading The fact was that, as day followed day without word from Albemarle, Holles approached the conclusion that things were indeed as Tucker had represented them.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading His hopes sank, and his dread of that score of his which was daily mounting at the Paul’s Head added to his despair.

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

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading His hopes sank, and his dread of that score of his which was daily mounting at the Paul’s Head added to his despair.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading He found the Colonel a little more malleable to-day, a little less insistent upon serving only governments _in esse_.

that is looked for

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

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

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The fact was that, as day followed day without word from Albemarle, Holles approached the conclusion that things were indeed as Tucker had represented them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The fact was that, as day followed day without word from Albemarle, Holles approached the conclusion that things were indeed as Tucker had represented them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

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

From this reading ALBEMARLE PROPOSES Ned Tucker did not long leave his proposal to Holles unconfirmed.

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From this reading He found the Colonel a little more malleable to-day, a little less insistent upon serving only governments _in esse_.

United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)

From this reading ALBEMARLE PROPOSES Ned Tucker did not long leave his proposal to Holles unconfirmed.

not finally established or settled

From this reading ALBEMARLE PROPOSES Ned Tucker did not long leave his proposal to Holles unconfirmed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He found the Colonel a little more malleable to-day, a little less insistent upon serving only governments _in esse_.

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

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

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

From this reading The fact was that, as day followed day without word from Albemarle, Holles approached the conclusion that things were indeed as Tucker had represented them.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading His hopes sank, and his dread of that score of his which was daily mounting at the Paul’s Head added to his despair.

which person or people

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He sought him in the matter again at the Paul’s Head three days later, on the Sunday, and sat long in talk with him in the little parlour, to the profound disquieting of Mrs. Quinn, who had observed from the gentleman’s bearing and apparel that he was a person of consequence.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The fact was that, as day followed day without word from Albemarle, Holles approached the conclusion that things were indeed as Tucker had represented them.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The fact was that, as day followed day without word from Albemarle, Holles approached the conclusion that things were indeed as Tucker had represented them.