Chapter VII

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

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

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

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

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

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From George's sigh I felt that in this he was at one with O'Rane.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

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

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

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From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

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

From this reading I could sympathise with George.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

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From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

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

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

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From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading From George's sigh I felt that in this he was at one with O'Rane.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From George's sigh I felt that in this he was at one with O'Rane.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading From George's sigh I felt that in this he was at one with O'Rane.

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From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

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

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

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

From this reading From George's sigh I felt that in this he was at one with O'Rane.

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

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

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

From this reading From George's sigh I felt that in this he was at one with O'Rane.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

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

From this reading From George's sigh I felt that in this he was at one with O'Rane.

transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

come together

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

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

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

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From this reading From George's sigh I felt that in this he was at one with O'Rane.

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

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From George's sigh I felt that in this he was at one with O'Rane.

and nothing more

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

a human being

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

stubbornly unyielding

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

blessed with privileges

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

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

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

set that receives radio or tv signals

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

express in words

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

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

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading From George's sigh I felt that in this he was at one with O'Rane.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading I could sympathise with George.

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 It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From George's sigh I felt that in this he was at one with O'Rane.

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

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

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

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

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

From this reading From George's sigh I felt that in this he was at one with O'Rane.

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

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

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

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

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

From this reading From George's sigh I felt that in this he was at one with O'Rane.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

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

From this reading It was easy enough for Bertrand or George or one of the servants to say that Mrs. O'Rane was away from London and then to hang up the receiver of the telephone, but it was a different matter as the weeks went by and as the more pertinacious enquirers called in person.

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

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

at the time that

From this reading The only person likely to interrogate me was Grayle, and from the fact that he never mentioned Mrs. O'Rane's name I judged that they had quarrelled finally and finally parted on the night when I was privileged to meet them at the Berkeley.

which person or people

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From George's sigh I felt that in this he was at one with O'Rane.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But, if not more than six people knew what had happened, there were many who would be more curious to find out than Lady Dainton had shewn herself to be.