Chapter XIII

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

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

the state of being absent

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

(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 John Garnet's mission, if fulfilled at all, must be carried out within three days at farthest.

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

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

someone who takes vengeance

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

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

From this reading John Garnet's mission, if fulfilled at all, must be carried out within three days at farthest.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

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From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading John Garnet's mission, if fulfilled at all, must be carried out within three days at farthest.

a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

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From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

being joined in close association

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading John Garnet's mission, if fulfilled at all, must be carried out within three days at farthest.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

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

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

at any time

From this reading Wittingly or unwittingly, nobody ever offended Katerfelto without regretting it.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)

From this reading John Garnet's mission, if fulfilled at all, must be carried out within three days at farthest.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

completed to perfection

From this reading John Garnet's mission, if fulfilled at all, must be carried out within three days at farthest.

any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

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From this reading John Garnet's mission, if fulfilled at all, must be carried out within three days at farthest.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

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

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

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

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

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

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

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

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading John Garnet's mission, if fulfilled at all, must be carried out within three days at farthest.

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

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Wittingly or unwittingly, nobody ever offended Katerfelto without regretting it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

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From this reading Wittingly or unwittingly, nobody ever offended Katerfelto without regretting it.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

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

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

not able to be found

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading John Garnet's mission, if fulfilled at all, must be carried out within three days at farthest.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading John Garnet's mission, if fulfilled at all, must be carried out within three days at farthest.

not any; not one

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Wittingly or unwittingly, nobody ever offended Katerfelto without regretting it.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

(of an infant) breast-fed

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading Wittingly or unwittingly, nobody ever offended Katerfelto without regretting it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE SCENT.

on one occasion

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Wittingly or unwittingly, nobody ever offended Katerfelto without regretting it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

slow and laborious because of weight

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Wittingly or unwittingly, nobody ever offended Katerfelto without regretting it.

without mercy or pity

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading ON THE SCENT.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

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

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

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

From this reading ON THE SCENT.

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

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

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

From this reading John Garnet's mission, if fulfilled at all, must be carried out within three days at farthest.

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

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

without knowledge or intention

From this reading Wittingly or unwittingly, nobody ever offended Katerfelto without regretting it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

being of use or service

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

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

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

at the time that

From this reading To do him justice, the Charlatan had every intention of screening John Garnet from the avenger of blood, when he started his patient on the Western Road, in pursuit of Lord Bellinger's ponderous coach-and-six.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading John Garnet's mission, if fulfilled at all, must be carried out within three days at farthest.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Wittingly or unwittingly, nobody ever offended Katerfelto without regretting it.

with full knowledge and deliberation

From this reading Wittingly or unwittingly, nobody ever offended Katerfelto without regretting it.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young man, he thought, would prove a useful tool enough, and he had no objection to do him a kindness into the bargain, provided it cost nothing, and would turn to his own advantage; but, when he discovered Waif was missing too, before the good grey horse and its rider had been six hours out of London, he at once connected the girl's flight with _his_ absence, whom she had nursed so tenderly, and in a quiet, remorseless way vowed vengeance upon both.