used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact the invitation was given, but Gardiner did not remain.
abhorsverbUS /əbˈhɔːrz/
third-person singular of “abhor” — find repugnant
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
the state of being absent
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He trusted that Miss Vane was not ill, and he anticipated with some pleasure an invitation to remain to tea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading He trusted that Miss Vane was not ill, and he anticipated with some pleasure an invitation to remain to tea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact the invitation was given, but Gardiner did not remain.
BuildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As a matter of fact the invitation was given, but Gardiner did not remain.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact the invitation was given, but Gardiner did not remain.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
GardinernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdnər/
British historian remembered for his ten-volume history of England (1829-1902)
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading As a matter of fact the invitation was given, but Gardiner did not remain.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
let have
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
GrantsnounUS /ɡrænts/
plural of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He trusted that Miss Vane was not ill, and he anticipated with some pleasure an invitation to remain to tea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading He trusted that Miss Vane was not ill, and he anticipated with some pleasure an invitation to remain to tea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
immediately past
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact the invitation was given, but Gardiner did not remain.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He trusted that Miss Vane was not ill, and he anticipated with some pleasure an invitation to remain to tea.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He trusted that Miss Vane was not ill, and he anticipated with some pleasure an invitation to remain to tea.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
possessing material wealth
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
shaltmodal verbUS /ʃælt/
an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He trusted that Miss Vane was not ill, and he anticipated with some pleasure an invitation to remain to tea.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading He trusted that Miss Vane was not ill, and he anticipated with some pleasure an invitation to remain to tea.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading He trusted that Miss Vane was not ill, and he anticipated with some pleasure an invitation to remain to tea.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ The absence of Miss Vane from church on the Sunday reported in our last chapter was noted by every member of the congregation.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading None of the Grants were in, which deepened the mystery, and although he might have telephoned the Grant homestead and learned the cause of her absence, it occurred to Gardiner that his horse needed exercise, and he drove out early in the afternoon to investigate the situation for himself.
which person or people
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading He trusted that Miss Vane was not ill, and he anticipated with some pleasure an invitation to remain to tea.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “‘Thou shalt not steal,’ the Law declares, and the sinner must pay the price, For the world abhors the petty thief who falls to the common vice, But the rich and the good and the powerful may steal—if they do it well— And the world sends them to heaven, but it sends the poor—to hell!”
