Chapter XXIII · Hardly Won

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

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

(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 Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

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

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

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From this reading “It can’t be Mr Anstruther,” she said to herself; “he never begins in that way.

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

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading It looks like some kind of private signal--or it might be ‘Attention!’ flashed very fast.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “It can’t be Mr Anstruther,” she said to herself; “he never begins in that way.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading “It can’t be Mr Anstruther,” she said to herself; “he never begins in that way.

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From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Can it be Dick who is doing it?

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From this reading “It can’t be Mr Anstruther,” she said to herself; “he never begins in that way.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

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

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

difficult to analyze or understand

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

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

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Can it be Dick who is doing it?

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

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Can it be Dick who is doing it?

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading It looks like some kind of private signal--or it might be ‘Attention!’ flashed very fast.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

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

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading It looks like some kind of private signal--or it might be ‘Attention!’ flashed very fast.

plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

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

From this reading “It can’t be Mr Anstruther,” she said to herself; “he never begins in that way.

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

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

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

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

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

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

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

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

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

From this reading Can it be Dick who is doing it?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It can’t be Mr Anstruther,” she said to herself; “he never begins in that way.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading It looks like some kind of private signal--or it might be ‘Attention!’ flashed very fast.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It looks like some kind of private signal--or it might be ‘Attention!’ flashed very fast.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading It looks like some kind of private signal--or it might be ‘Attention!’ flashed very fast.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It looks like some kind of private signal--or it might be ‘Attention!’ flashed very fast.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “It can’t be Mr Anstruther,” she said to herself; “he never begins in that way.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “It can’t be Mr Anstruther,” she said to herself; “he never begins in that way.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It looks like some kind of private signal--or it might be ‘Attention!’ flashed very fast.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading It looks like some kind of private signal--or it might be ‘Attention!’ flashed very fast.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

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

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “It can’t be Mr Anstruther,” she said to herself; “he never begins in that way.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

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

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading It looks like some kind of private signal--or it might be ‘Attention!’ flashed very fast.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It looks like some kind of private signal--or it might be ‘Attention!’ flashed very fast.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

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

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

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

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

by bad luck

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

under normal conditions

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

precisely as stated

From this reading It looks like some kind of private signal--or it might be ‘Attention!’ flashed very fast.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

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

From this reading Unfortunately, the Major Sahib, not knowing all the circumstances of the case, did not look at things quite in the same light as Rahah, and Georgia was not left long in doubt as to his view of the matter.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “It can’t be Mr Anstruther,” she said to herself; “he never begins in that way.

at the time that

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.

which person or people

From this reading Can it be Dick who is doing it?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Betaking herself to the terrace outside her room at the hour when she usually carried on her heliographic communications with Fitz, she was surprised to find that the conversation was opened by a complicated series of flashes in such rapid succession that she could not read them off.