afternoon'snounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading That knows all chases, and can watch all hours."
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That knows all chases, and can watch all hours."
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "True as steel, boys!
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The business which would have taken him away from England for some time had hung fire, and his journey was postponed indefinitely.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "True as steel, boys!
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The business which would have taken him away from England for some time had hung fire, and his journey was postponed indefinitely.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading That knows all chases, and can watch all hours."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
chasesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪsəz/
plural of “chase” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading That knows all chases, and can watch all hours."
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 did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The business which would have taken him away from England for some time had hung fire, and his journey was postponed indefinitely.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The business which would have taken him away from England for some time had hung fire, and his journey was postponed indefinitely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The business which would have taken him away from England for some time had hung fire, and his journey was postponed indefinitely.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The business which would have taken him away from England for some time had hung fire, and his journey was postponed indefinitely.
the act of departing
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
Haldanenoun
Scottish geneticist (son of John Haldane) who contributed to the development of population genetics; a popularizer of science and a Marxist (1892-1964)
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The business which would have taken him away from England for some time had hung fire, and his journey was postponed indefinitely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The business which would have taken him away from England for some time had hung fire, and his journey was postponed indefinitely.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading That knows all chases, and can watch all hours."
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The business which would have taken him away from England for some time had hung fire, and his journey was postponed indefinitely.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading The business which would have taken him away from England for some time had hung fire, and his journey was postponed indefinitely.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The business which would have taken him away from England for some time had hung fire, and his journey was postponed indefinitely.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading That knows all chases, and can watch all hours."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
Perivale
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From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
Perivale's
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From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading The business which would have taken him away from England for some time had hung fire, and his journey was postponed indefinitely.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
Rannock
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From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
Regent's
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From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The business which would have taken him away from England for some time had hung fire, and his journey was postponed indefinitely.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading "True as steel, boys!
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The business which would have taken him away from England for some time had hung fire, and his journey was postponed indefinitely.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
express in words
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That knows all chases, and can watch all hours."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The business which would have taken him away from England for some time had hung fire, and his journey was postponed indefinitely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "True as steel, boys!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The business which would have taken him away from England for some time had hung fire, and his journey was postponed indefinitely.
look attentively
From this reading That knows all chases, and can watch all hours."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The business which would have taken him away from England for some time had hung fire, and his journey was postponed indefinitely.
belonging to which person
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the course of that summer afternoon's talk with Grace Perivale, Arthur Haldane had explained the change in his plans since their meeting in Regent's Park.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He did not tell her that his contemplated journey was solely in her interests, that he had thought of going to America in quest of Colonel Rannock, with the idea that he, the man with whose name Lady Perivale's had been associated, should himself set her right before that little world which had condemned her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The business which would have taken him away from England for some time had hung fire, and his journey was postponed indefinitely.
