Chapter XIV

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

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

a name that has been assumed temporarily

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

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

From this reading "But now with lights reverse the old hours retire, And the last hour is shod with fire from hell.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had called three or four times at the lodging-house in the dingy street near the Thames, and she had received him civilly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But now with lights reverse the old hours retire, And the last hour is shod with fire from hell.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had called three or four times at the lodging-house in the dingy street near the Thames, and she had received him civilly.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

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

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

in a civil manner

From this reading He had called three or four times at the lodging-house in the dingy street near the Thames, and she had received him civilly.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

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

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading This is the end of every man's desire."

perceived or discerned

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading He had called three or four times at the lodging-house in the dingy street near the Thames, and she had received him civilly.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading This is the end of every man's desire."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading This is the end of every man's desire."

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

the organ of sight

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

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

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "But now with lights reverse the old hours retire, And the last hour is shod with fire from hell.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "But now with lights reverse the old hours retire, And the last hour is shod with fire from hell.

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

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

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

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading "But now with lights reverse the old hours retire, And the last hour is shod with fire from hell.

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

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

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

From this reading He had called three or four times at the lodging-house in the dingy street near the Thames, and she had received him civilly.

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

From this reading "But now with lights reverse the old hours retire, And the last hour is shod with fire from hell.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "But now with lights reverse the old hours retire, And the last hour is shod with fire from hell.

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

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

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

From this reading "But now with lights reverse the old hours retire, And the last hour is shod with fire from hell.

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

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

immediately past

From this reading "But now with lights reverse the old hours retire, And the last hour is shod with fire from hell.

a feeling of joy and pride

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading "But now with lights reverse the old hours retire, And the last hour is shod with fire from hell.

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

From this reading He had called three or four times at the lodging-house in the dingy street near the Thames, and she had received him civilly.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading This is the end of every man's desire."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

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

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He had called three or four times at the lodging-house in the dingy street near the Thames, and she had received him civilly.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "But now with lights reverse the old hours retire, And the last hour is shod with fire from hell.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

paying close attention especially to details

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

something you have to do

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This is the end of every man's desire."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "But now with lights reverse the old hours retire, And the last hour is shod with fire from hell.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had called three or four times at the lodging-house in the dingy street near the Thames, and she had received him civilly.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

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

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He had called three or four times at the lodging-house in the dingy street near the Thames, and she had received him civilly.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading "But now with lights reverse the old hours retire, And the last hour is shod with fire from hell.

change to the contrary

From this reading "But now with lights reverse the old hours retire, And the last hour is shod with fire from hell.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

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

From this reading He had called three or four times at the lodging-house in the dingy street near the Thames, and she had received him civilly.

wearing footgear

From this reading "But now with lights reverse the old hours retire, And the last hour is shod with fire from hell.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

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

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

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

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He had called three or four times at the lodging-house in the dingy street near the Thames, and she had received him civilly.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading He had called three or four times at the lodging-house in the dingy street near the Thames, and she had received him civilly.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

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

From this reading "But now with lights reverse the old hours retire, And the last hour is shod with fire from hell.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This is the end of every man's desire."

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

From this reading He had called three or four times at the lodging-house in the dingy street near the Thames, and she had received him civilly.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He had called three or four times at the lodging-house in the dingy street near the Thames, and she had received him civilly.

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

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He had detected a lurking anxiety under the assumed lightness of her manner--a carking care, that seemed to him of some deeper nature than the need of money, or the sense of having fallen upon evil days.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

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

From this reading During the four months which had elapsed since Faunce's first visit to Kate Delmaine, alias Mrs. Randall, the detective had contrived to keep an observant eye upon the lady; but he had not succeeded in arriving on a more friendly footing with her, although he had obliged her on several occasions with a small advance on account of the promised reward.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "But now with lights reverse the old hours retire, And the last hour is shod with fire from hell.