Chapter VII

the state of being absent

From this reading Mr. Leffingwell Hope, with his plans all carefully laid, had taken advantage of his employer’s supposed absence, and stayed away on business of his own.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Mr. Leffingwell Hope, with his plans all carefully laid, had taken advantage of his employer’s supposed absence, and stayed away on business of his own.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Mr. Leffingwell Hope, with his plans all carefully laid, had taken advantage of his employer’s supposed absence, and stayed away on business of his own.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading These two occurrences caused an eleventh-hour change in the plans of Jimmy and the office manager.

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

From this reading Mr. Leffingwell Hope, with his plans all carefully laid, had taken advantage of his employer’s supposed absence, and stayed away on business of his own.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Jimmy was for avoiding trouble if it were possible.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Mr. Leffingwell Hope, with his plans all carefully laid, had taken advantage of his employer’s supposed absence, and stayed away on business of his own.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Mr. Leffingwell Hope, with his plans all carefully laid, had taken advantage of his employer’s supposed absence, and stayed away on business of his own.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Mr. Leffingwell Hope, with his plans all carefully laid, had taken advantage of his employer’s supposed absence, and stayed away on business of his own.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading These two occurrences caused an eleventh-hour change in the plans of Jimmy and the office manager.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading These two occurrences caused an eleventh-hour change in the plans of Jimmy and the office manager.

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From this reading These two occurrences caused an eleventh-hour change in the plans of Jimmy and the office manager.

possessive form of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading Mr. Leffingwell Hope, with his plans all carefully laid, had taken advantage of his employer’s supposed absence, and stayed away on business of his own.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

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

From this reading Mr. Leffingwell Hope, with his plans all carefully laid, had taken advantage of his employer’s supposed absence, and stayed away on business of his own.

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

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Mr. Leffingwell Hope, with his plans all carefully laid, had taken advantage of his employer’s supposed absence, and stayed away on business of his own.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Jimmy was for avoiding trouble if it were possible.

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

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jimmy was for avoiding trouble if it were possible.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading JIMMY PLAYS TRUMPS.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Mr. Leffingwell Hope, with his plans all carefully laid, had taken advantage of his employer’s supposed absence, and stayed away on business of his own.

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

From this reading Mr. Leffingwell Hope, with his plans all carefully laid, had taken advantage of his employer’s supposed absence, and stayed away on business of his own.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading These two occurrences caused an eleventh-hour change in the plans of Jimmy and the office manager.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens

From this reading These two occurrences caused an eleventh-hour change in the plans of Jimmy and the office manager.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Leffingwell Hope, with his plans all carefully laid, had taken advantage of his employer’s supposed absence, and stayed away on business of his own.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mr. Leffingwell Hope, with his plans all carefully laid, had taken advantage of his employer’s supposed absence, and stayed away on business of his own.

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

From this reading Mr. Leffingwell Hope, with his plans all carefully laid, had taken advantage of his employer’s supposed absence, and stayed away on business of his own.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading JIMMY PLAYS TRUMPS.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Jimmy was for avoiding trouble if it were possible.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Mr. Leffingwell Hope, with his plans all carefully laid, had taken advantage of his employer’s supposed absence, and stayed away on business of his own.

required or under orders

From this reading Mr. Leffingwell Hope, with his plans all carefully laid, had taken advantage of his employer’s supposed absence, and stayed away on business of his own.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Mr. Leffingwell Hope, with his plans all carefully laid, had taken advantage of his employer’s supposed absence, and stayed away on business of his own.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

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

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These two occurrences caused an eleventh-hour change in the plans of Jimmy and the office manager.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Jimmy was for avoiding trouble if it were possible.

plural of “trump” — a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps

From this reading JIMMY PLAYS TRUMPS.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

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

From this reading These two occurrences caused an eleventh-hour change in the plans of Jimmy and the office manager.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

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

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

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

From this reading The unpleasant scene that fate seemed preparing for Mr. Wentworth in his office that Tuesday afternoon was avoided by the president’s unexpected return on Tuesday morning.

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

From this reading Jimmy was for avoiding trouble if it were possible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Leffingwell Hope, with his plans all carefully laid, had taken advantage of his employer’s supposed absence, and stayed away on business of his own.