Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

(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 NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

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

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

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

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In the hope of a chance encounter he divided his spare time between the narrow, crooked streets of Salthaven and the deck of the _Indian Chief_, but in vain.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the hope of a chance encounter he divided his spare time between the narrow, crooked streets of Salthaven and the deck of the _Indian Chief_, but in vain.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading In the hope of a chance encounter he divided his spare time between the narrow, crooked streets of Salthaven and the deck of the _Indian Chief_, but in vain.

a person who is in charge

From this reading In the hope of a chance encounter he divided his spare time between the narrow, crooked streets of Salthaven and the deck of the _Indian Chief_, but in vain.

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

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

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

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

From this reading In the hope of a chance encounter he divided his spare time between the narrow, crooked streets of Salthaven and the deck of the _Indian Chief_, but in vain.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading In the hope of a chance encounter he divided his spare time between the narrow, crooked streets of Salthaven and the deck of the _Indian Chief_, but in vain.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading In the hope of a chance encounter he divided his spare time between the narrow, crooked streets of Salthaven and the deck of the _Indian Chief_, but in vain.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading In a mysterious and highly unsatisfactory fashion Miss Hartley seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

come together

From this reading In the hope of a chance encounter he divided his spare time between the narrow, crooked streets of Salthaven and the deck of the _Indian Chief_, but in vain.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

opinion or judgment

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In a mysterious and highly unsatisfactory fashion Miss Hartley seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth.

a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

an act that fails

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In a mysterious and highly unsatisfactory fashion Miss Hartley seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In a mysterious and highly unsatisfactory fashion Miss Hartley seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth.

a man of refinement

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

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

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In a mysterious and highly unsatisfactory fashion Miss Hartley seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth.

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

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading In a mysterious and highly unsatisfactory fashion Miss Hartley seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth.

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

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading In the hope of a chance encounter he divided his spare time between the narrow, crooked streets of Salthaven and the deck of the _Indian Chief_, but in vain.

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

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading In the hope of a chance encounter he divided his spare time between the narrow, crooked streets of Salthaven and the deck of the _Indian Chief_, but in vain.

small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

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From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

someone who listens attentively

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

plural of “maggot” — the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading In a mysterious and highly unsatisfactory fashion Miss Hartley seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

of an obscure nature

From this reading In a mysterious and highly unsatisfactory fashion Miss Hartley seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading In the hope of a chance encounter he divided his spare time between the narrow, crooked streets of Salthaven and the deck of the _Indian Chief_, but in vain.

as might be expected

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the hope of a chance encounter he divided his spare time between the narrow, crooked streets of Salthaven and the deck of the _Indian Chief_, but in vain.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

a predisposition to like something

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

with speed

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

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From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

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

From this reading In the hope of a chance encounter he divided his spare time between the narrow, crooked streets of Salthaven and the deck of the _Indian Chief_, but in vain.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

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

From this reading In a mysterious and highly unsatisfactory fashion Miss Hartley seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

refrain from harming

From this reading In the hope of a chance encounter he divided his spare time between the narrow, crooked streets of Salthaven and the deck of the _Indian Chief_, but in vain.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading In the hope of a chance encounter he divided his spare time between the narrow, crooked streets of Salthaven and the deck of the _Indian Chief_, but in vain.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

carry out

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

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

From this reading In the hope of a chance encounter he divided his spare time between the narrow, crooked streets of Salthaven and the deck of the _Indian Chief_, but in vain.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

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

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

independent in behavior or thought

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

not giving satisfaction

From this reading In a mysterious and highly unsatisfactory fashion Miss Hartley seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading In the hope of a chance encounter he divided his spare time between the narrow, crooked streets of Salthaven and the deck of the _Indian Chief_, but in vain.

having passed out of existence

From this reading In a mysterious and highly unsatisfactory fashion Miss Hartley seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

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

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

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

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading NEARLY a week had elapsed since Robert Vyner’s failure to give satisfaction as a light porter, and in all that time, despite his utmost efforts, he had failed to set eyes on Joan Hartley.

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

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

during the time that

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

belonging to which person

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He passed from topic to topic with bewildering facility, and one afternoon glided easily and naturally from death duties to insect powder, and from that to maggots in rose-buds, almost before his bewildered listener could take breath.

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

From this reading In these circumstances he manifested a partiality for the company of Mr. Hartley that was a source of great embarrassment to that gentleman, whose work rapidly accumulated while he sat in his old office discussing a wide range of subjects, on all of which the junior partner seemed equally at home and inclined to air views of the most unorthodox description.