Chapter XXIII · How Granny and Tom Became Separated

later than; following

From this reading Only two days after reaching the city, he had met Margaret in the street.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

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

From this reading It will be understood why Mr. Lindsay had visited New York, and opened communication with Margaret Walsh.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He recognized her at once, and discovered without much difficulty the steps Mrs. Lindsay had this far taken.

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

From this reading It will be understood why Mr. Lindsay had visited New York, and opened communication with Margaret Walsh.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Only two days after reaching the city, he had met Margaret in the street.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading It will be understood why Mr. Lindsay had visited New York, and opened communication with Margaret Walsh.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading He at once offered Margaret double the reward if she would serve his interests; and granny consented, nothing loth.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Only two days after reaching the city, he had met Margaret in the street.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading He recognized her at once, and discovered without much difficulty the steps Mrs. Lindsay had this far taken.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

increase twofold

From this reading He at once offered Margaret double the reward if she would serve his interests; and granny consented, nothing loth.

put to use

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He recognized her at once, and discovered without much difficulty the steps Mrs. Lindsay had this far taken.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading He at once offered Margaret double the reward if she would serve his interests; and granny consented, nothing loth.

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

From this reading It will be understood why Mr. Lindsay had visited New York, and opened communication with Margaret Walsh.

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

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

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

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

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

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

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

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

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

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He at once offered Margaret double the reward if she would serve his interests; and granny consented, nothing loth.

past form of “intrigue” — cause to be interested or curious

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will be understood why Mr. Lindsay had visited New York, and opened communication with Margaret Walsh.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)

From this reading It will be understood why Mr. Lindsay had visited New York, and opened communication with Margaret Walsh.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading He at once offered Margaret double the reward if she would serve his interests; and granny consented, nothing loth.

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From this reading It will be understood why Mr. Lindsay had visited New York, and opened communication with Margaret Walsh.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Only two days after reaching the city, he had met Margaret in the street.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It will be understood why Mr. Lindsay had visited New York, and opened communication with Margaret Walsh.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He recognized her at once, and discovered without much difficulty the steps Mrs. Lindsay had this far taken.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He recognized her at once, and discovered without much difficulty the steps Mrs. Lindsay had this far taken.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It will be understood why Mr. Lindsay had visited New York, and opened communication with Margaret Walsh.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He at once offered Margaret double the reward if she would serve his interests; and granny consented, nothing loth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He at once offered Margaret double the reward if she would serve his interests; and granny consented, nothing loth.

on one occasion

From this reading He recognized her at once, and discovered without much difficulty the steps Mrs. Lindsay had this far taken.

and nothing more

From this reading Only two days after reaching the city, he had met Margaret in the street.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading It will be understood why Mr. Lindsay had visited New York, and opened communication with Margaret Walsh.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Only two days after reaching the city, he had met Margaret in the street.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He recognized her at once, and discovered without much difficulty the steps Mrs. Lindsay had this far taken.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading He at once offered Margaret double the reward if she would serve his interests; and granny consented, nothing loth.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading He at once offered Margaret double the reward if she would serve his interests; and granny consented, nothing loth.

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

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

the sister of your spouse

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading He recognized her at once, and discovered without much difficulty the steps Mrs. Lindsay had this far taken.

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

From this reading Only two days after reaching the city, he had met Margaret in the street.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He recognized her at once, and discovered without much difficulty the steps Mrs. Lindsay had this far taken.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

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

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

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

From this reading He recognized her at once, and discovered without much difficulty the steps Mrs. Lindsay had this far taken.

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

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

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

From this reading Only two days after reaching the city, he had met Margaret in the street.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading It will be understood why Mr. Lindsay had visited New York, and opened communication with Margaret Walsh.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It will be understood why Mr. Lindsay had visited New York, and opened communication with Margaret Walsh.

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From this reading It will be understood why Mr. Lindsay had visited New York, and opened communication with Margaret Walsh.

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

From this reading The knowledge that his sister-in-law had discovered his agency in the disappearance of her child, and the fear that she might recover her, and so deprive him of the large property for which he had intrigued, alarmed him, and led him to exert himself to frustrate, if possible, his sister’s plans.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading It will be understood why Mr. Lindsay had visited New York, and opened communication with Margaret Walsh.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be understood why Mr. Lindsay had visited New York, and opened communication with Margaret Walsh.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It will be understood why Mr. Lindsay had visited New York, and opened communication with Margaret Walsh.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He recognized her at once, and discovered without much difficulty the steps Mrs. Lindsay had this far taken.

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

From this reading He at once offered Margaret double the reward if she would serve his interests; and granny consented, nothing loth.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading It will be understood why Mr. Lindsay had visited New York, and opened communication with Margaret Walsh.