Chapter IX · _The Man who laughed Last and Loudest_

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

From this reading Gray was not in a good temper when he reached the office next morning.

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From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

later than; following

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

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

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading Fuel was added to the glowing fire within every time he recalled his own insane behaviour towards Busby on the previous evening.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions

From this reading Fuel was added to the glowing fire within every time he recalled his own insane behaviour towards Busby on the previous evening.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

possessive form of “cashier” — an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money

From this reading His temper was not improved by observing that the cashier's eye roved in his direction several times during the morning, and that there sparkled in it a light of insolent familiarity.

adjust for

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

a misleading falsehood

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading His temper was not improved by observing that the cashier's eye roved in his direction several times during the morning, and that there sparkled in it a light of insolent familiarity.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading His temper was not improved by observing that the cashier's eye roved in his direction several times during the morning, and that there sparkled in it a light of insolent familiarity.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Fuel was added to the glowing fire within every time he recalled his own insane behaviour towards Busby on the previous evening.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Fuel was added to the glowing fire within every time he recalled his own insane behaviour towards Busby on the previous evening.

the organ of sight

From this reading His temper was not improved by observing that the cashier's eye roved in his direction several times during the morning, and that there sparkled in it a light of insolent familiarity.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading His temper was not improved by observing that the cashier's eye roved in his direction several times during the morning, and that there sparkled in it a light of insolent familiarity.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Fuel was added to the glowing fire within every time he recalled his own insane behaviour towards Busby on the previous evening.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading Fuel was added to the glowing fire within every time he recalled his own insane behaviour towards Busby on the previous evening.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading Fuel was added to the glowing fire within every time he recalled his own insane behaviour towards Busby on the previous evening.

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

From this reading Gray was not in a good temper when he reached the office next morning.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Gray was not in a good temper when he reached the office next morning.

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

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

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

From this reading Gray was not in a good temper when he reached the office next morning.

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

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

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

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading His temper was not improved by observing that the cashier's eye roved in his direction several times during the morning, and that there sparkled in it a light of insolent familiarity.

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

From this reading Gray was not in a good temper when he reached the office next morning.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement

From this reading Fuel was added to the glowing fire within every time he recalled his own insane behaviour towards Busby on the previous evening.

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading His temper was not improved by observing that the cashier's eye roved in his direction several times during the morning, and that there sparkled in it a light of insolent familiarity.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His temper was not improved by observing that the cashier's eye roved in his direction several times during the morning, and that there sparkled in it a light of insolent familiarity.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading His temper was not improved by observing that the cashier's eye roved in his direction several times during the morning, and that there sparkled in it a light of insolent familiarity.

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

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

superlative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Gray was not in a good temper when he reached the office next morning.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Gray was not in a good temper when he reached the office next morning.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gray was not in a good temper when he reached the office next morning.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading His temper was not improved by observing that the cashier's eye roved in his direction several times during the morning, and that there sparkled in it a light of insolent familiarity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Gray was not in a good temper when he reached the office next morning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Fuel was added to the glowing fire within every time he recalled his own insane behaviour towards Busby on the previous evening.

and nothing more

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Fuel was added to the glowing fire within every time he recalled his own insane behaviour towards Busby on the previous evening.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Fuel was added to the glowing fire within every time he recalled his own insane behaviour towards Busby on the previous evening.

-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Gray was not in a good temper when he reached the office next morning.

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

From this reading Fuel was added to the glowing fire within every time he recalled his own insane behaviour towards Busby on the previous evening.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

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From this reading His temper was not improved by observing that the cashier's eye roved in his direction several times during the morning, and that there sparkled in it a light of insolent familiarity.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

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

From this reading His temper was not improved by observing that the cashier's eye roved in his direction several times during the morning, and that there sparkled in it a light of insolent familiarity.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading His temper was not improved by observing that the cashier's eye roved in his direction several times during the morning, and that there sparkled in it a light of insolent familiarity.

make steady

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

moving very fast

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Gray was not in a good temper when he reached the office next morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

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

From this reading Gray was not in a good temper when he reached the office next morning.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His temper was not improved by observing that the cashier's eye roved in his direction several times during the morning, and that there sparkled in it a light of insolent familiarity.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Fuel was added to the glowing fire within every time he recalled his own insane behaviour towards Busby on the previous evening.

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

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.

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

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

in the direction of

From this reading Fuel was added to the glowing fire within every time he recalled his own insane behaviour towards Busby on the previous evening.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading He felt that George Early had added insult to injury by absenting himself after procuring five pounds by the meanest of tricks that man could resort to.

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

From this reading Gray was not in a good temper when he reached the office next morning.

at the time that

From this reading Gray was not in a good temper when he reached the office next morning.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Fuel was added to the glowing fire within every time he recalled his own insane behaviour towards Busby on the previous evening.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading His fierce wrath of the night before had settled down into a steady glow of bitter resentment, and at times he felt that only a swift and sudden display of physical force could compensate him for so cruel a deception.