Chapter X

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

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The striking of Church Bells far and near, chiming the hour of eight, recalled me to the danger which threatened Mr. Baggs along with his more aristocratic co-traitors.

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

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

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

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading The striking of Church Bells far and near, chiming the hour of eight, recalled me to the danger which threatened Mr. Baggs along with his more aristocratic co-traitors.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And, strangely enough, Mr. Betterton thought of this at the very same time.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

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From this reading The striking of Church Bells far and near, chiming the hour of eight, recalled me to the danger which threatened Mr. Baggs along with his more aristocratic co-traitors.

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

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading The striking of Church Bells far and near, chiming the hour of eight, recalled me to the danger which threatened Mr. Baggs along with his more aristocratic co-traitors.

dearly loved

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

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From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

possessive form of “canon” — a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

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From this reading The striking of Church Bells far and near, chiming the hour of eight, recalled me to the danger which threatened Mr. Baggs along with his more aristocratic co-traitors.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The striking of Church Bells far and near, chiming the hour of eight, recalled me to the danger which threatened Mr. Baggs along with his more aristocratic co-traitors.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

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From this reading The striking of Church Bells far and near, chiming the hour of eight, recalled me to the danger which threatened Mr. Baggs along with his more aristocratic co-traitors.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The striking of Church Bells far and near, chiming the hour of eight, recalled me to the danger which threatened Mr. Baggs along with his more aristocratic co-traitors.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

being one more than seven

From this reading The striking of Church Bells far and near, chiming the hour of eight, recalled me to the danger which threatened Mr. Baggs along with his more aristocratic co-traitors.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading And, strangely enough, Mr. Betterton thought of this at the very same time.

divisible by two

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

at any time

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The striking of Church Bells far and near, chiming the hour of eight, recalled me to the danger which threatened Mr. Baggs along with his more aristocratic co-traitors.

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

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

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

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

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

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

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

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

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

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

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

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

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

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

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

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The striking of Church Bells far and near, chiming the hour of eight, recalled me to the danger which threatened Mr. Baggs along with his more aristocratic co-traitors.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

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

From this reading The striking of Church Bells far and near, chiming the hour of eight, recalled me to the danger which threatened Mr. Baggs along with his more aristocratic co-traitors.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The striking of Church Bells far and near, chiming the hour of eight, recalled me to the danger which threatened Mr. Baggs along with his more aristocratic co-traitors.

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

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

by chance

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

participate in games or sport

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

one of four equal parts

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The striking of Church Bells far and near, chiming the hour of eight, recalled me to the danger which threatened Mr. Baggs along with his more aristocratic co-traitors.

restored to a new condition

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

absentminded dreaming while awake

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

Identical; not different.

From this reading And, strangely enough, Mr. Betterton thought of this at the very same time.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

changing location rapidly

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

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From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

in a strange manner

From this reading And, strangely enough, Mr. Betterton thought of this at the very same time.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading The striking of Church Bells far and near, chiming the hour of eight, recalled me to the danger which threatened Mr. Baggs along with his more aristocratic co-traitors.

doomed to extinction

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

carry out

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

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From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

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

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

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

From this reading And, strangely enough, Mr. Betterton thought of this at the very same time.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading And, strangely enough, Mr. Betterton thought of this at the very same time.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading The striking of Church Bells far and near, chiming the hour of eight, recalled me to the danger which threatened Mr. Baggs along with his more aristocratic co-traitors.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And, strangely enough, Mr. Betterton thought of this at the very same time.

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

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

precisely as stated

From this reading And, strangely enough, Mr. Betterton thought of this at the very same time.

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

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

look attentively

From this reading He had been sunk in moody Reverie ever since my Silence had told him the grim tale of my unsuccessful Embassy to the Earl of Stour, and through the darkness it was impossible even for my devoted eyes to watch the Play of Emotions upon his tell-tale face, or to read in his eyes the dark thoughts which I knew must be coursing through his Brain.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

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

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

From this reading THE HOUR A quarter of an hour—perhaps less—later, we were speeding back, Mr. Betterton and I, down Canon’s Row on our way to Westminster Stairs, intending to take boat for the City.

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

From this reading In the terrible mental upheaval which had followed on the renewed Outrage that had been put upon my beloved Friend, I had well-nigh forgotten that secret conspiracy which was even now threatening the stability of our Country, and in which my former Employer and his Spouse were so deeply involved.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The striking of Church Bells far and near, chiming the hour of eight, recalled me to the danger which threatened Mr. Baggs along with his more aristocratic co-traitors.