Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

any specific behavior

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

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

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

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

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Instead, however, of the two days planned by McCrea, the inspection kept Kimberly, much to his annoyance, for three days.

a bishop of highest rank

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

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

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

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

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Instead, however, of the two days planned by McCrea, the inspection kept Kimberly, much to his annoyance, for three days.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

(American football) a successful forward pass in football

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

the specified day of the month

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

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

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

the act of consuming food

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

set up or found

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

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

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

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

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

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

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

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

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

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

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

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

From this reading Instead, however, of the two days planned by McCrea, the inspection kept Kimberly, much to his annoyance, for three days.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

occurring every hour or payable by the hour

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Instead, however, of the two days planned by McCrea, the inspection kept Kimberly, much to his annoyance, for three days.

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

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

a formal or official examination

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead, however, of the two days planned by McCrea, the inspection kept Kimberly, much to his annoyance, for three days.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Instead, however, of the two days planned by McCrea, the inspection kept Kimberly, much to his annoyance, for three days.

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

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

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

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

a very wealthy or powerful businessman

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

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

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

used to form the superlative

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Instead, however, of the two days planned by McCrea, the inspection kept Kimberly, much to his annoyance, for three days.

plural of “nettle” — any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

above and across; more than

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading Instead, however, of the two days planned by McCrea, the inspection kept Kimberly, much to his annoyance, for three days.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

plural of “refinery” — an industrial plant for purifying a crude substance

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

cut with a saw

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

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

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

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

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

not in physical motion

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

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

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

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

From this reading Instead, however, of the two days planned by McCrea, the inspection kept Kimberly, much to his annoyance, for three days.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

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

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

create by training and teaching

From this reading By the most ingenious activity on the part of the alert McCrea and his powerful railroad friends the day’s programme for the party was hastened to completion and the indignant magnate was returned by train to Second Lake in time for dinner.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

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

From this reading The date set for Grace’s fête found him still inspecting, but growing hourly more unmanageable, and before breakfast was over on the third morning McCrea began to feel the violence of Kimberly’s protests.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

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

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

at the time that

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

in or at the place that

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.

past form of “whisk” — move somewhere quickly

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

which person or people

From this reading Following the visit to the archbishop, McCrea, who had been on nettles to get hold of Kimberly for a trip of inspection, whisked him away for two days among the seaboard refineries.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He drove home by way of Cedar Point, and Alice, who had been constantly in touch with him on the telephone, felt the elation of his presence when she saw him alight from his car and walk across the terrace to where she and Fritzie, dressed for the evening, were feeding the goldfish.