Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

the state of being absent

From this reading Two days' absence, however, was so unusual for him that Bob Hunter became anxious, fearing that possibly the vengeance of old Gunwagner and his companion in crime had fallen upon poor, unsuspecting Tom.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The latter had not, as Bob learned, been seen for two days at his accustomed place.

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

From this reading Two days' absence, however, was so unusual for him that Bob Hunter became anxious, fearing that possibly the vengeance of old Gunwagner and his companion in crime had fallen upon poor, unsuspecting Tom.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Two days' absence, however, was so unusual for him that Bob Hunter became anxious, fearing that possibly the vengeance of old Gunwagner and his companion in crime had fallen upon poor, unsuspecting Tom.

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

From this reading The latter had not, as Bob learned, been seen for two days at his accustomed place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The latter had not, as Bob learned, been seen for two days at his accustomed place.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

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

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Two days' absence, however, was so unusual for him that Bob Hunter became anxious, fearing that possibly the vengeance of old Gunwagner and his companion in crime had fallen upon poor, unsuspecting Tom.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The latter had not, as Bob learned, been seen for two days at his accustomed place.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

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

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Two days' absence, however, was so unusual for him that Bob Hunter became anxious, fearing that possibly the vengeance of old Gunwagner and his companion in crime had fallen upon poor, unsuspecting Tom.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Two days' absence, however, was so unusual for him that Bob Hunter became anxious, fearing that possibly the vengeance of old Gunwagner and his companion in crime had fallen upon poor, unsuspecting Tom.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The latter had not, as Bob learned, been seen for two days at his accustomed place.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Two days' absence, however, was so unusual for him that Bob Hunter became anxious, fearing that possibly the vengeance of old Gunwagner and his companion in crime had fallen upon poor, unsuspecting Tom.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Two days' absence, however, was so unusual for him that Bob Hunter became anxious, fearing that possibly the vengeance of old Gunwagner and his companion in crime had fallen upon poor, unsuspecting Tom.

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From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

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From this reading TOM FLANNERY'S SICKNESS.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The latter had not, as Bob learned, been seen for two days at his accustomed place.

the act of departing

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

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From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

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From this reading Two days' absence, however, was so unusual for him that Bob Hunter became anxious, fearing that possibly the vengeance of old Gunwagner and his companion in crime had fallen upon poor, unsuspecting Tom.

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

From this reading The latter had not, as Bob learned, been seen for two days at his accustomed place.

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

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

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

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

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

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Two days' absence, however, was so unusual for him that Bob Hunter became anxious, fearing that possibly the vengeance of old Gunwagner and his companion in crime had fallen upon poor, unsuspecting Tom.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

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

From this reading Two days' absence, however, was so unusual for him that Bob Hunter became anxious, fearing that possibly the vengeance of old Gunwagner and his companion in crime had fallen upon poor, unsuspecting Tom.

not many times

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter had not, as Bob learned, been seen for two days at his accustomed place.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The latter had not, as Bob learned, been seen for two days at his accustomed place.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The latter had not, as Bob learned, been seen for two days at his accustomed place.

not divisible by two

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Two days' absence, however, was so unusual for him that Bob Hunter became anxious, fearing that possibly the vengeance of old Gunwagner and his companion in crime had fallen upon poor, unsuspecting Tom.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The latter had not, as Bob learned, been seen for two days at his accustomed place.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Two days' absence, however, was so unusual for him that Bob Hunter became anxious, fearing that possibly the vengeance of old Gunwagner and his companion in crime had fallen upon poor, unsuspecting Tom.

by chance

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The latter had not, as Bob learned, been seen for two days at his accustomed place.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading TOM FLANNERY'S SICKNESS.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Two days' absence, however, was so unusual for him that Bob Hunter became anxious, fearing that possibly the vengeance of old Gunwagner and his companion in crime had fallen upon poor, unsuspecting Tom.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

express in words

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

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

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

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

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

male cat

From this reading TOM FLANNERY'S SICKNESS.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading That he should be away one day was not particularly strange, for he not infrequently got odd jobs to do that took him to another part of the city, or possibly to some of the near by suburbs.

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

From this reading The latter had not, as Bob learned, been seen for two days at his accustomed place.

not suspicious

From this reading Two days' absence, however, was so unusual for him that Bob Hunter became anxious, fearing that possibly the vengeance of old Gunwagner and his companion in crime had fallen upon poor, unsuspecting Tom.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Two days' absence, however, was so unusual for him that Bob Hunter became anxious, fearing that possibly the vengeance of old Gunwagner and his companion in crime had fallen upon poor, unsuspecting Tom.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Two days' absence, however, was so unusual for him that Bob Hunter became anxious, fearing that possibly the vengeance of old Gunwagner and his companion in crime had fallen upon poor, unsuspecting Tom.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading Two days' absence, however, was so unusual for him that Bob Hunter became anxious, fearing that possibly the vengeance of old Gunwagner and his companion in crime had fallen upon poor, unsuspecting Tom.

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

From this reading Bob Hunter was too much surprised by the fact that Herbert was going to Mr. Goldwin's house to tell him of his own anxiety about Tom Flannery.