Chapter IV

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He recalled all that Hannaford had said about it in the train in those few short minutes before his sudden death.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading Why did the recollections which his possession of it brought up afford him--obviously--so much interest and, it seemed, amusement?

(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 He recalled all that Hannaford had said about it in the train in those few short minutes before his sudden death.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Why did the recollections which his possession of it brought up afford him--obviously--so much interest and, it seemed, amusement?

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

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Was he taking the other man specially to his hotel to show it to him--at that time of night?

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Why had he been so keen about showing it to the other man?

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He recalled all that Hannaford had said about it in the train in those few short minutes before his sudden death.

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

From this reading Why did the recollections which his possession of it brought up afford him--obviously--so much interest and, it seemed, amusement?

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He recalled all that Hannaford had said about it in the train in those few short minutes before his sudden death.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Why did the recollections which his possession of it brought up afford him--obviously--so much interest and, it seemed, amusement?

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

the organ of sight

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

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

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

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

From this reading He recalled all that Hannaford had said about it in the train in those few short minutes before his sudden death.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

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From this reading He recalled all that Hannaford had said about it in the train in those few short minutes before his sudden death.

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From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

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

From this reading He recalled all that Hannaford had said about it in the train in those few short minutes before his sudden death.

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From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

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

From this reading Was he taking the other man specially to his hotel to show it to him--at that time of night?

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

From this reading He recalled all that Hannaford had said about it in the train in those few short minutes before his sudden death.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Was he taking the other man specially to his hotel to show it to him--at that time of night?

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

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Why did the recollections which his possession of it brought up afford him--obviously--so much interest and, it seemed, amusement?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He recalled all that Hannaford had said about it in the train in those few short minutes before his sudden death.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Why had he been so keen about showing it to the other man?

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

From this reading Why had he been so keen about showing it to the other man?

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

powerfully or vigorously

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading He recalled all that Hannaford had said about it in the train in those few short minutes before his sudden death.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Why did the recollections which his possession of it brought up afford him--obviously--so much interest and, it seemed, amusement?

jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

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

From this reading Was he taking the other man specially to his hotel to show it to him--at that time of night?

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Why did the recollections which his possession of it brought up afford him--obviously--so much interest and, it seemed, amusement?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Was he taking the other man specially to his hotel to show it to him--at that time of night?

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Why had he been so keen about showing it to the other man?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

record on photographic film

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Why did the recollections which his possession of it brought up afford him--obviously--so much interest and, it seemed, amusement?

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

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

From this reading He recalled all that Hannaford had said about it in the train in those few short minutes before his sudden death.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Why did the recollections which his possession of it brought up afford him--obviously--so much interest and, it seemed, amusement?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He recalled all that Hannaford had said about it in the train in those few short minutes before his sudden death.

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

From this reading Why did the recollections which his possession of it brought up afford him--obviously--so much interest and, it seemed, amusement?

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He recalled all that Hannaford had said about it in the train in those few short minutes before his sudden death.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Was he taking the other man specially to his hotel to show it to him--at that time of night?

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Why had he been so keen about showing it to the other man?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Why had he been so keen about showing it to the other man?

in a special manner

From this reading Was he taking the other man specially to his hotel to show it to him--at that time of night?

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading He recalled all that Hannaford had said about it in the train in those few short minutes before his sudden death.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Was he taking the other man specially to his hotel to show it to him--at that time of night?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

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

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

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

From this reading He recalled all that Hannaford had said about it in the train in those few short minutes before his sudden death.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Was he taking the other man specially to his hotel to show it to him--at that time of night?

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

From this reading Why had he been so keen about showing it to the other man?

create by training and teaching

From this reading He recalled all that Hannaford had said about it in the train in those few short minutes before his sudden death.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Why did the recollections which his possession of it brought up afford him--obviously--so much interest and, it seemed, amusement?

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

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.

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

From this reading Why did the recollections which his possession of it brought up afford him--obviously--so much interest and, it seemed, amusement?

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why had he been so keen about showing it to the other man?

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE DIAMOND NECKLACE The conviction that there was more than met the eye in Hannaford's cutting out and putting away the handsome and distinguished woman's photograph grew mightily in Hetherwick's mind during the next few days.