Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

any specific behavior

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

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

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

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

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Now, as I looked over the paper before me, I understood and wondered.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

a slight indication

From this reading I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

thoroughgoing

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

move gently or carefully

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

serving to promote your interest

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

capable of reproducing

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

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From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

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

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

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

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Yet here before me was the story.

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

From this reading I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

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

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

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

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

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

From this reading I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

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 I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Now, as I looked over the paper before me, I understood and wondered.

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

From this reading Now, as I looked over the paper before me, I understood and wondered.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

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

From this reading I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

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

From this reading Now, as I looked over the paper before me, I understood and wondered.

according to the clock

From this reading I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

many times at short intervals

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

and nothing more

From this reading I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

above and across; more than

From this reading Now, as I looked over the paper before me, I understood and wondered.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Now, as I looked over the paper before me, I understood and wondered.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

unusual or striking

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

from appearances alone

From this reading I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

not in physical motion

From this reading I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

believed likely

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

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

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

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

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

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

From this reading I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Now, as I looked over the paper before me, I understood and wondered.

past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

not easily solved

From this reading I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

not solved

From this reading I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

up to a particular time

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

under normal conditions

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading I had left him at ten o'clock the night before, with the mystery still unsolved and seemingly unsolvable, for the only clue in his possession had led him to a blank wall.

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

From this reading The Story It was not until I unfolded my _Record_ at the breakfast table, next morning, that I fully appreciated Godfrey's tremendous activity.

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

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

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

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Now, as I looked over the paper before me, I understood and wondered.

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

From this reading I had always known, of course, that he was energetic, indefatigable, and fertile of expedient, but his results, remarkable as they often were, were usually achieved with such apparent ease that I had never suspected the extent of the downright hard work which lay back of them.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet here before me was the story.