Chapter X

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

with few mistakes

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

a tapering point

From this reading He was not disappointed, which he regarded as proof of acumen; but he was surprised by his surroundings.

a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

disposed or willing to conform

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

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

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

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

From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

desiring or striving for recognition or advancement

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.

for the reason that

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading At the end of four days, Mr. Gollop, making the excuse of urgent business, entrained for New York.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was not disappointed, which he regarded as proof of acumen; but he was surprised by his surroundings.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was not disappointed, which he regarded as proof of acumen; but he was surprised by his surroundings.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

carefully weighed

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.

well in the past; former

From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading He was not disappointed, which he regarded as proof of acumen; but he was surprised by his surroundings.

being one more than ten

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

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From this reading At the end of four days, Mr. Gollop, making the excuse of urgent business, entrained for New York.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

accept an excuse for

From this reading At the end of four days, Mr. Gollop, making the excuse of urgent business, entrained for New York.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading At the end of four days, Mr. Gollop, making the excuse of urgent business, entrained for New York.

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From this reading At the end of four days, Mr. Gollop, making the excuse of urgent business, entrained for New York.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

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

From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.

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

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

and nothing more

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading At the end of four days, Mr. Gollop, making the excuse of urgent business, entrained for New York.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.

used to form the superlative

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

a form of address for a man

From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.

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

From this reading At the end of four days, Mr. Gollop, making the excuse of urgent business, entrained for New York.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.

a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion

From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading He was not disappointed, which he regarded as proof of acumen; but he was surprised by his surroundings.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading He was not disappointed, which he regarded as proof of acumen; but he was surprised by his surroundings.

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.

the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.

restricted to something

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading He was not disappointed, which he regarded as proof of acumen; but he was surprised by his surroundings.

the environmental condition

From this reading He was not disappointed, which he regarded as proof of acumen; but he was surprised by his surroundings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

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

From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.

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

From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

compelling immediate action

From this reading At the end of four days, Mr. Gollop, making the excuse of urgent business, entrained for New York.

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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

the activity of making visits

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

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

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

during the time that

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.

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 At the end of four days, Mr. Gollop, making the excuse of urgent business, entrained for New York.