Chapter XVII

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

From this reading WEDNESDAY MORNING It was, however, a most unpleasant smile that accompanied John’s words.

having companions or an escort

From this reading WEDNESDAY MORNING It was, however, a most unpleasant smile that accompanied John’s words.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

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From this reading Then Alice went upstairs to assure herself that Harriet was being well cared for, and a few moments later Dick came down to the library.

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

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

react verbally

From this reading “Mrs. Sponley is sleeping heavily,” she said in answer to John’s inquiry.

make certain of

From this reading Then Alice went upstairs to assure herself that Harriet was being well cared for, and a few moments later Dick came down to the library.

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

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Then Alice went upstairs to assure herself that Harriet was being well cared for, and a few moments later Dick came down to the library.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then Alice went upstairs to assure herself that Harriet was being well cared for, and a few moments later Dick came down to the library.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Then Alice went upstairs to assure herself that Harriet was being well cared for, and a few moments later Dick came down to the library.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Then Alice went upstairs to assure herself that Harriet was being well cared for, and a few moments later Dick came down to the library.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then Alice went upstairs to assure herself that Harriet was being well cared for, and a few moments later Dick came down to the library.

on a floor below

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

divisible by two

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Then Alice went upstairs to assure herself that Harriet was being well cared for, and a few moments later Dick came down to the library.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then Alice went upstairs to assure herself that Harriet was being well cared for, and a few moments later Dick came down to the library.

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

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

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

From this reading Then Alice went upstairs to assure herself that Harriet was being well cared for, and a few moments later Dick came down to the library.

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

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

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

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

to a considerable degree

From this reading “Mrs. Sponley is sleeping heavily,” she said in answer to John’s inquiry.

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

From this reading Then Alice went upstairs to assure herself that Harriet was being well cared for, and a few moments later Dick came down to the library.

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

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

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

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

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

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading WEDNESDAY MORNING It was, however, a most unpleasant smile that accompanied John’s words.

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

From this reading “Mrs. Sponley is sleeping heavily,” she said in answer to John’s inquiry.

doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

a search for knowledge

From this reading “Mrs. Sponley is sleeping heavily,” she said in answer to John’s inquiry.

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

From this reading “Mrs. Sponley is sleeping heavily,” she said in answer to John’s inquiry.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WEDNESDAY MORNING It was, however, a most unpleasant smile that accompanied John’s words.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading WEDNESDAY MORNING It was, however, a most unpleasant smile that accompanied John’s words.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Then Alice went upstairs to assure herself that Harriet was being well cared for, and a few moments later Dick came down to the library.

go away from a place

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Then Alice went upstairs to assure herself that Harriet was being well cared for, and a few moments later Dick came down to the library.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

and nothing more

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

a particular point in time

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Then Alice went upstairs to assure herself that Harriet was being well cared for, and a few moments later Dick came down to the library.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading WEDNESDAY MORNING It was, however, a most unpleasant smile that accompanied John’s words.

used to form the superlative

From this reading WEDNESDAY MORNING It was, however, a most unpleasant smile that accompanied John’s words.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “Mrs. Sponley is sleeping heavily,” she said in answer to John’s inquiry.

not any; not one

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

with little or no delay

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Mrs. Sponley is sleeping heavily,” she said in answer to John’s inquiry.

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

From this reading “Mrs. Sponley is sleeping heavily,” she said in answer to John’s inquiry.

the state of being asleep

From this reading “Mrs. Sponley is sleeping heavily,” she said in answer to John’s inquiry.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading WEDNESDAY MORNING It was, however, a most unpleasant smile that accompanied John’s words.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

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

From this reading “Mrs. Sponley is sleeping heavily,” she said in answer to John’s inquiry.

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

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

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 It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WEDNESDAY MORNING It was, however, a most unpleasant smile that accompanied John’s words.

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

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Alice went upstairs to assure herself that Harriet was being well cared for, and a few moments later Dick came down to the library.

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

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading WEDNESDAY MORNING It was, however, a most unpleasant smile that accompanied John’s words.

on a floor above

From this reading Then Alice went upstairs to assure herself that Harriet was being well cared for, and a few moments later Dick came down to the library.

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

From this reading WEDNESDAY MORNING It was, however, a most unpleasant smile that accompanied John’s words.

a person who is physically weak and ineffectual

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading WEDNESDAY MORNING It was, however, a most unpleasant smile that accompanied John’s words.

(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 Then Alice went upstairs to assure herself that Harriet was being well cared for, and a few moments later Dick came down to the library.

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

From this reading Then Alice went upstairs to assure herself that Harriet was being well cared for, and a few moments later Dick came down to the library.

at the time that

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading It brought to Sponley’s mind the story Hauxton had recalled to him that afternoon, of John Bagsbury’s moment of indecision whether or not to kick Drake downstairs.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was himself no weakling, even when measured by a merely physical test; but he had no wish to try conclusions of that sort with the Banker, and he took his leave promptly.

the words that are spoken

From this reading WEDNESDAY MORNING It was, however, a most unpleasant smile that accompanied John’s words.