Chapter XXXIX

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

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE FORGERY Benton King, called upon, rose and expressed regret that circumstances had involved him in the unfortunate affair.

later than; following

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

(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 He spoke hurriedly, without looking at Locke, although he was well aware that Tom’s eyes were fixed upon him all the while.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He spoke hurriedly, without looking at Locke, although he was well aware that Tom’s eyes were fixed upon him all the while.

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

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

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

From this reading THE FORGERY Benton King, called upon, rose and expressed regret that circumstances had involved him in the unfortunate affair.

a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He spoke hurriedly, without looking at Locke, although he was well aware that Tom’s eyes were fixed upon him all the while.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He spoke hurriedly, without looking at Locke, although he was well aware that Tom’s eyes were fixed upon him all the while.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)

From this reading THE FORGERY Benton King, called upon, rose and expressed regret that circumstances had involved him in the unfortunate affair.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

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 At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

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

From this reading THE FORGERY Benton King, called upon, rose and expressed regret that circumstances had involved him in the unfortunate affair.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading THE FORGERY Benton King, called upon, rose and expressed regret that circumstances had involved him in the unfortunate affair.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

transmit information

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This the friend had done, getting the picture from the photographer who was generally patronized by the undergraduates.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

communicated in words

From this reading THE FORGERY Benton King, called upon, rose and expressed regret that circumstances had involved him in the unfortunate affair.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He spoke hurriedly, without looking at Locke, although he was well aware that Tom’s eyes were fixed upon him all the while.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading He spoke hurriedly, without looking at Locke, although he was well aware that Tom’s eyes were fixed upon him all the while.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

a copy that is represented as the original

From this reading THE FORGERY Benton King, called upon, rose and expressed regret that circumstances had involved him in the unfortunate affair.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This the friend had done, getting the picture from the photographer who was generally patronized by the undergraduates.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

usually; as a rule

From this reading This the friend had done, getting the picture from the photographer who was generally patronized by the undergraduates.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading This the friend had done, getting the picture from the photographer who was generally patronized by the undergraduates.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

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

From this reading THE FORGERY Benton King, called upon, rose and expressed regret that circumstances had involved him in the unfortunate affair.

a university in Massachusetts

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

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From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

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

From this reading He spoke hurriedly, without looking at Locke, although he was well aware that Tom’s eyes were fixed upon him all the while.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

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

From this reading THE FORGERY Benton King, called upon, rose and expressed regret that circumstances had involved him in the unfortunate affair.

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

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading He spoke hurriedly, without looking at Locke, although he was well aware that Tom’s eyes were fixed upon him all the while.

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

From this reading THE FORGERY Benton King, called upon, rose and expressed regret that circumstances had involved him in the unfortunate affair.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading THE FORGERY Benton King, called upon, rose and expressed regret that circumstances had involved him in the unfortunate affair.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE FORGERY Benton King, called upon, rose and expressed regret that circumstances had involved him in the unfortunate affair.

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From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

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

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

using or intended for the left hand

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)

From this reading He spoke hurriedly, without looking at Locke, although he was well aware that Tom’s eyes were fixed upon him all the while.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He spoke hurriedly, without looking at Locke, although he was well aware that Tom’s eyes were fixed upon him all the while.

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

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

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

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

having patronage or clients

From this reading This the friend had done, getting the picture from the photographer who was generally patronized by the undergraduates.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

record on photographic film

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

someone who takes photographs professionally

From this reading This the friend had done, getting the picture from the photographer who was generally patronized by the undergraduates.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading This the friend had done, getting the picture from the photographer who was generally patronized by the undergraduates.

(baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

a university town in central New Jersey

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

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

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

causing great physical or mental suffering

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

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

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading THE FORGERY Benton King, called upon, rose and expressed regret that circumstances had involved him in the unfortunate affair.

-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading THE FORGERY Benton King, called upon, rose and expressed regret that circumstances had involved him in the unfortunate affair.

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

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

in or at or to some place

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He spoke hurriedly, without looking at Locke, although he was well aware that Tom’s eyes were fixed upon him all the while.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE FORGERY Benton King, called upon, rose and expressed regret that circumstances had involved him in the unfortunate affair.

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

From this reading THE FORGERY Benton King, called upon, rose and expressed regret that circumstances had involved him in the unfortunate affair.

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

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

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

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

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

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading He spoke hurriedly, without looking at Locke, although he was well aware that Tom’s eyes were fixed upon him all the while.

plural of “undergraduate” — a university student who has not yet received a first degree

From this reading This the friend had done, getting the picture from the photographer who was generally patronized by the undergraduates.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading THE FORGERY Benton King, called upon, rose and expressed regret that circumstances had involved him in the unfortunate affair.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE FORGERY Benton King, called upon, rose and expressed regret that circumstances had involved him in the unfortunate affair.

the act of using

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

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

From this reading He spoke hurriedly, without looking at Locke, although he was well aware that Tom’s eyes were fixed upon him all the while.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He spoke hurriedly, without looking at Locke, although he was well aware that Tom’s eyes were fixed upon him all the while.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

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

From this reading He spoke hurriedly, without looking at Locke, although he was well aware that Tom’s eyes were fixed upon him all the while.

at the time that

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

during the time that

From this reading He spoke hurriedly, without looking at Locke, although he was well aware that Tom’s eyes were fixed upon him all the while.

which person or people

From this reading This the friend had done, getting the picture from the photographer who was generally patronized by the undergraduates.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He spoke hurriedly, without looking at Locke, although he was well aware that Tom’s eyes were fixed upon him all the while.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading At the first sight of Kingsbridge’s left-handed pitcher, he stated, he had been struck by the thought that he had seen the man somewhere before, and, after racking his brain, he suddenly recalled that it was at a game played the previous year, between Princeton and Harvard, when Locke, to use the name he had given in Kingsbridge, had sat in uniform upon the Princeton bench.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading He went on to explain, with an effort to hide any personal animosity in the matter, that the man’s denial that he was Hazelton had led him to communicate with a friend in New York, requesting this friend to go to Princeton for the purpose of obtaining the photograph of the college pitcher.