Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

later than; following

From this reading Even though he kept silence, any hour Spurling himself might reopen the subject by inquiring after Strangeways, as to whether he had pursued farther, as to how he had fared, as to where he was at present.

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

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Even though he kept silence, any hour Spurling himself might reopen the subject by inquiring after Strangeways, as to whether he had pursued farther, as to how he had fared, as to where he was at present.

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

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Even though he kept silence, any hour Spurling himself might reopen the subject by inquiring after Strangeways, as to whether he had pursued farther, as to how he had fared, as to where he was at present.

achieved or reached

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

for the reason that

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

lacking funds

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading And was she clothed in a woman's dress?"

with awareness

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

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

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

wanted intensely

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

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

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

put on clothes

From this reading And was she clothed in a woman's dress?"

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

divisible by two

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

past form of “fare” — proceed or get along

From this reading Even though he kept silence, any hour Spurling himself might reopen the subject by inquiring after Strangeways, as to whether he had pursued farther, as to how he had fared, as to where he was at present.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Even though he kept silence, any hour Spurling himself might reopen the subject by inquiring after Strangeways, as to whether he had pursued farther, as to how he had fared, as to where he was at present.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

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

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

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

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

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

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

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

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

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

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

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

From this reading Even though he kept silence, any hour Spurling himself might reopen the subject by inquiring after Strangeways, as to whether he had pursued farther, as to how he had fared, as to where he was at present.

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From this reading Even though he kept silence, any hour Spurling himself might reopen the subject by inquiring after Strangeways, as to whether he had pursued farther, as to how he had fared, as to where he was at present.

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

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

given to inquiry

From this reading Even though he kept silence, any hour Spurling himself might reopen the subject by inquiring after Strangeways, as to whether he had pursued farther, as to how he had fared, as to where he was at present.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Even though he kept silence, any hour Spurling himself might reopen the subject by inquiring after Strangeways, as to whether he had pursued farther, as to how he had fared, as to where he was at present.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

a region in northwestern Canada where gold was discovered in 1896 but exhausted by 1910

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

in the recent past

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

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

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Even though he kept silence, any hour Spurling himself might reopen the subject by inquiring after Strangeways, as to whether he had pursued farther, as to how he had fared, as to where he was at present.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

absolutely essential

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

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

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

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From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Even though he kept silence, any hour Spurling himself might reopen the subject by inquiring after Strangeways, as to whether he had pursued farther, as to how he had fared, as to where he was at present.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

a person who is being chased

From this reading Even though he kept silence, any hour Spurling himself might reopen the subject by inquiring after Strangeways, as to whether he had pursued farther, as to how he had fared, as to where he was at present.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

the event of something appearing again

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

open again or anew

From this reading Even though he kept silence, any hour Spurling himself might reopen the subject by inquiring after Strangeways, as to whether he had pursued farther, as to how he had fared, as to where he was at present.

express the need or desire for

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

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

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

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

From this reading Even though he kept silence, any hour Spurling himself might reopen the subject by inquiring after Strangeways, as to whether he had pursued farther, as to how he had fared, as to where he was at present.

characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

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From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

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From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

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From this reading Even though he kept silence, any hour Spurling himself might reopen the subject by inquiring after Strangeways, as to whether he had pursued farther, as to how he had fared, as to where he was at present.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Even though he kept silence, any hour Spurling himself might reopen the subject by inquiring after Strangeways, as to whether he had pursued farther, as to how he had fared, as to where he was at present.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

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

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

in or at that place or location

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

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

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

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

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

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

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

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

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

at the time that

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

in or at the place that

From this reading Even though he kept silence, any hour Spurling himself might reopen the subject by inquiring after Strangeways, as to whether he had pursued farther, as to how he had fared, as to where he was at present.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Even though he kept silence, any hour Spurling himself might reopen the subject by inquiring after Strangeways, as to whether he had pursued farther, as to how he had fared, as to where he was at present.

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

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?

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

From this reading And was she clothed in a woman's dress?"

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

From this reading This man stood for so many things which had been sinful and passionate in the past--things which it had cost him so much even to attempt to forget; things which he had promised himself that he would forget for Peggy's sake.

but in spite of that

From this reading SPURLING MAKES A REQUEST There had been a time when Granger had desired to kill Spurling, and, though latterly he had not consciously wished that he were dead, yet he resented his reappearance; his presence broke in as a storm-influence on the stoical quiet which he had attained.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And now, because he had chosen to return, it seemed necessary that he should call to mind the entire tragedy by asking the question, "When you shot that woman in the Klondike, did you know that she was not a man?