Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading When he was ready, it was easy enough to meet Miss Eustis on the street of an afternoon.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although her greeting was disconcertingly cold, he fell into step beside her.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

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

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

from appearances alone

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

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

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company

From this reading To start with, he had two assets, the first being Eustis pride.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading To start with, he had two assets, the first being Eustis pride.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Although her greeting was disconcertingly cold, he fell into step beside her.

a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive)

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

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

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Although her greeting was disconcertingly cold, he fell into step beside her.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

in a disturbing or embarrassing manner

From this reading Although her greeting was disconcertingly cold, he fell into step beside her.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading When he was ready, it was easy enough to meet Miss Eustis on the street of an afternoon.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading When he was ready, it was easy enough to meet Miss Eustis on the street of an afternoon.

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

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Although her greeting was disconcertingly cold, he fell into step beside her.

subtly skillful handling of a situation

From this reading Shrewdly working upon that, Hunter played with skill and finesse.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading To start with, he had two assets, the first being Eustis pride.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

a young female

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Although her greeting was disconcertingly cold, he fell into step beside her.

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

From this reading To start with, he had two assets, the first being Eustis pride.

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

From this reading To start with, he had two assets, the first being Eustis pride.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

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

From this reading Although her greeting was disconcertingly cold, he fell into step beside her.

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

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

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

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

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

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

someone who hunts game

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Although her greeting was disconcertingly cold, he fell into step beside her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When he was ready, it was easy enough to meet Miss Eustis on the street of an afternoon.

and nothing more

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

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

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

past form of “manipulate” — influence or control shrewdly or deviously

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

come together

From this reading When he was ready, it was easy enough to meet Miss Eustis on the street of an afternoon.

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

From this reading When he was ready, it was easy enough to meet Miss Eustis on the street of an afternoon.

not any; not one

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

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

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

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

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When he was ready, it was easy enough to meet Miss Eustis on the street of an afternoon.

and nothing more

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Shrewdly working upon that, Hunter played with skill and finesse.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading To start with, he had two assets, the first being Eustis pride.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading When he was ready, it was easy enough to meet Miss Eustis on the street of an afternoon.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

in a shrewd manner

From this reading Shrewdly working upon that, Hunter played with skill and finesse.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Shrewdly working upon that, Hunter played with skill and finesse.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading To start with, he had two assets, the first being Eustis pride.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Although her greeting was disconcertingly cold, he fell into step beside her.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading When he was ready, it was easy enough to meet Miss Eustis on the street of an afternoon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

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

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

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

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

in the direction of

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

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

From this reading To start with, he had two assets, the first being Eustis pride.

inaccessibly located or situated

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

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

From this reading "--SAID THE SPIDER TO THE FLY--" Now I am only an old priest and no businessman, so of course I do not know just how Hunter was set like a hound upon the track of those circumstances that, properly manipulated, helped him toward a solution of his problem--the getting of a girl apparently as unreachable as Mary Virginia Eustis.

at the time that

From this reading When he was ready, it was easy enough to meet Miss Eustis on the street of an afternoon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To start with, he had two assets, the first being Eustis pride.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Shrewdly working upon that, Hunter played with skill and finesse.