Chapter VI

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

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

later than; following

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

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

From this reading He was writing a note, making an appointment, when his man, Pulman, entered and announced a visitor.

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

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading He was writing a note, making an appointment, when his man, Pulman, entered and announced a visitor.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading He was writing a note, making an appointment, when his man, Pulman, entered and announced a visitor.

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

From this reading Inspector Herrion entered, immaculately clad, as usual, but without the drawl in his speech which he used principally at society functions, and when he felt it would serve him in his work.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Ask him in, Pulman, I'll see him at once," said Raife.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Ask him in, Pulman, I'll see him at once," said Raife.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Inspector Herrion entered, immaculately clad, as usual, but without the drawl in his speech which he used principally at society functions, and when he felt it would serve him in his work.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Inspector Herrion entered, immaculately clad, as usual, but without the drawl in his speech which he used principally at society functions, and when he felt it would serve him in his work.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels

From this reading Inspector Herrion entered, immaculately clad, as usual, but without the drawl in his speech which he used principally at society functions, and when he felt it would serve him in his work.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He was writing a note, making an appointment, when his man, Pulman, entered and announced a visitor.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Inspector Herrion entered, immaculately clad, as usual, but without the drawl in his speech which he used principally at society functions, and when he felt it would serve him in his work.

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading Inspector Herrion entered, immaculately clad, as usual, but without the drawl in his speech which he used principally at society functions, and when he felt it would serve him in his work.

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From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

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

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

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

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

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

From this reading "Mr Herrion wishes to see you, sir."

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

From this reading "Ask him in, Pulman, I'll see him at once," said Raife.

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

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

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

From this reading He was writing a note, making an appointment, when his man, Pulman, entered and announced a visitor.

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

From this reading "Ask him in, Pulman, I'll see him at once," said Raife.

in an immaculate manner

From this reading Inspector Herrion entered, immaculately clad, as usual, but without the drawl in his speech which he used principally at society functions, and when he felt it would serve him in his work.

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

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading Inspector Herrion entered, immaculately clad, as usual, but without the drawl in his speech which he used principally at society functions, and when he felt it would serve him in his work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Inspector Herrion entered, immaculately clad, as usual, but without the drawl in his speech which he used principally at society functions, and when he felt it would serve him in his work.

possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He was writing a note, making an appointment, when his man, Pulman, entered and announced a visitor.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Mr Herrion wishes to see you, sir."

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

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

a brief written record

From this reading He was writing a note, making an appointment, when his man, Pulman, entered and announced a visitor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

on one occasion

From this reading "Ask him in, Pulman, I'll see him at once," said Raife.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

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

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

for the most part

From this reading Inspector Herrion entered, immaculately clad, as usual, but without the drawl in his speech which he used principally at society functions, and when he felt it would serve him in his work.

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

From this reading He was writing a note, making an appointment, when his man, Pulman, entered and announced a visitor.

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

From this reading "Ask him in, Pulman, I'll see him at once," said Raife.

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

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

without much difficulty

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

with restored energy

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

possessing material wealth

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Ask him in, Pulman, I'll see him at once," said Raife.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Mr Herrion wishes to see you, sir."

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Inspector Herrion entered, immaculately clad, as usual, but without the drawl in his speech which he used principally at society functions, and when he felt it would serve him in his work.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Mr Herrion wishes to see you, sir."

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Inspector Herrion entered, immaculately clad, as usual, but without the drawl in his speech which he used principally at society functions, and when he felt it would serve him in his work.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Inspector Herrion entered, immaculately clad, as usual, but without the drawl in his speech which he used principally at society functions, and when he felt it would serve him in his work.

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

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

coming after or following

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

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

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

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

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Inspector Herrion entered, immaculately clad, as usual, but without the drawl in his speech which he used principally at society functions, and when he felt it would serve him in his work.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Inspector Herrion entered, immaculately clad, as usual, but without the drawl in his speech which he used principally at society functions, and when he felt it would serve him in his work.

someone who visits

From this reading He was writing a note, making an appointment, when his man, Pulman, entered and announced a visitor.

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

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

at the time that

From this reading He was writing a note, making an appointment, when his man, Pulman, entered and announced a visitor.

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

From this reading Inspector Herrion entered, immaculately clad, as usual, but without the drawl in his speech which he used principally at society functions, and when he felt it would serve him in his work.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading "Mr Herrion wishes to see you, sir."

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the day succeeding Raife's night excursion, having refreshed himself by a little sleep, that had come readily after the night's adventure, and those aids that come to a rich man in rooms in St James's, he was planning a day's pleasure-hunting with Gilda.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Inspector Herrion entered, immaculately clad, as usual, but without the drawl in his speech which he used principally at society functions, and when he felt it would serve him in his work.

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

From this reading Inspector Herrion entered, immaculately clad, as usual, but without the drawl in his speech which he used principally at society functions, and when he felt it would serve him in his work.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Inspector Herrion entered, immaculately clad, as usual, but without the drawl in his speech which he used principally at society functions, and when he felt it would serve him in his work.

the act of creating written works

From this reading He was writing a note, making an appointment, when his man, Pulman, entered and announced a visitor.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Mr Herrion wishes to see you, sir."