Chapter X

having companions or an escort

From this reading It was not until late in the afternoon that he paid his second visit, accompanied by Wendover.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

later than; following

From this reading “What _are_ you after with all this spade-work?”

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was not until late in the afternoon that he paid his second visit, accompanied by Wendover.

(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 “What _are_ you after with all this spade-work?”

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

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

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

From this reading “What _are_ you after with all this spade-work?”

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

From this reading Wendover demanded as they sauntered up the road.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Even then he contented himself with the most casual inspection, and soon turned back towards the hotel.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

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

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was not until late in the afternoon that he paid his second visit, accompanied by Wendover.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading Even then he contented himself with the most casual inspection, and soon turned back towards the hotel.

wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading Even then he contented himself with the most casual inspection, and soon turned back towards the hotel.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Wendover demanded as they sauntered up the road.

the act of digging

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

divisible by two

From this reading Even then he contented himself with the most casual inspection, and soon turned back towards the hotel.

-ing form of “excavate” — recover through digging

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

the act of departing

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

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

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

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

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

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

From this reading Even then he contented himself with the most casual inspection, and soon turned back towards the hotel.

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

From this reading It was not until late in the afternoon that he paid his second visit, accompanied by Wendover.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Even then he contented himself with the most casual inspection, and soon turned back towards the hotel.

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

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

a formal or official examination

From this reading Even then he contented himself with the most casual inspection, and soon turned back towards the hotel.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not until late in the afternoon that he paid his second visit, accompanied by Wendover.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was not until late in the afternoon that he paid his second visit, accompanied by Wendover.

a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Even then he contented himself with the most casual inspection, and soon turned back towards the hotel.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not until late in the afternoon that he paid his second visit, accompanied by Wendover.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

on one occasion

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading It was not until late in the afternoon that he paid his second visit, accompanied by Wendover.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Wendover demanded as they sauntered up the road.

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From this reading Wendover demanded as they sauntered up the road.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It was not until late in the afternoon that he paid his second visit, accompanied by Wendover.

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

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

term of address for a man

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

in the near future

From this reading Even then he contented himself with the most casual inspection, and soon turned back towards the hotel.

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From this reading “What _are_ you after with all this spade-work?”

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

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

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not until late in the afternoon that he paid his second visit, accompanied by Wendover.

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

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Even then he contented himself with the most casual inspection, and soon turned back towards the hotel.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Wendover demanded as they sauntered up the road.

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

From this reading “What _are_ you after with all this spade-work?”

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

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

in the direction of

From this reading Even then he contented himself with the most casual inspection, and soon turned back towards the hotel.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Even then he contented himself with the most casual inspection, and soon turned back towards the hotel.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was not until late in the afternoon that he paid his second visit, accompanied by Wendover.

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

From this reading Wendover demanded as they sauntered up the road.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It was not until late in the afternoon that he paid his second visit, accompanied by Wendover.

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

From this reading It was not until late in the afternoon that he paid his second visit, accompanied by Wendover.

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From this reading It was not until late in the afternoon that he paid his second visit, accompanied by Wendover.

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

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What _are_ you after with all this spade-work?”

at the time that

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Even then he contented himself with the most casual inspection, and soon turned back towards the hotel.

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

From this reading The Attack on the Australian Next morning, before going to the links, Sir Clinton went to the shore and superintended the start of the excavating work there; but when once the actual digging had begun, he seemed to lose interest in the matter.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What _are_ you after with all this spade-work?”