Chapter XXII

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

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

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

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

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Force! got it out of her by force.

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From this reading Mapperley produced the sheet of paper, which he had filched under the caretaker's eyes, and silently handed it over.

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

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

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

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "Force!" he muttered, nodding his head at each point of the story.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

divisible by two

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Mapperley produced the sheet of paper, which he had filched under the caretaker's eyes, and silently handed it over.

past form of “filch” — make off with belongings of others

From this reading Mapperley produced the sheet of paper, which he had filched under the caretaker's eyes, and silently handed it over.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading "Force!" he muttered, nodding his head at each point of the story.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading That is, if the order's genuine."

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

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

From this reading "Force! got it out of her by force.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

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

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Mapperley produced the sheet of paper, which he had filched under the caretaker's eyes, and silently handed it over.

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

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "Force!" he muttered, nodding his head at each point of the story.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Force! got it out of her by force.

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

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

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

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

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

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

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

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

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

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading That is, if the order's genuine."

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

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

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

From this reading That is, if the order's genuine."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Force! got it out of her by force.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

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

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

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

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

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

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "Force!" he muttered, nodding his head at each point of the story.

having branches or flower heads that bend downward

From this reading "Force!" he muttered, nodding his head at each point of the story.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

possessive form of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading That is, if the order's genuine."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Force! got it out of her by force.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mapperley produced the sheet of paper, which he had filched under the caretaker's eyes, and silently handed it over.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Mapperley produced the sheet of paper, which he had filched under the caretaker's eyes, and silently handed it over.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "Force!" he muttered, nodding his head at each point of the story.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Mapperley produced the sheet of paper, which he had filched under the caretaker's eyes, and silently handed it over.

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

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

new

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading Mapperley produced the sheet of paper, which he had filched under the caretaker's eyes, and silently handed it over.

without speaking

From this reading Mapperley produced the sheet of paper, which he had filched under the caretaker's eyes, and silently handed it over.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

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 "Force!" he muttered, nodding his head at each point of the story.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That is, if the order's genuine."

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

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

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

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Mapperley produced the sheet of paper, which he had filched under the caretaker's eyes, and silently handed it over.

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

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

at the time that

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.

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

From this reading Mapperley produced the sheet of paper, which he had filched under the caretaker's eyes, and silently handed it over.

which person or people

From this reading THE HIGHLY-RESPECTABLE SOLICITOR Lord Morradale, who kept up honest, country-squire habits even in London, had gone to bed when Hetherwick and Mapperley arrived at his house, but he lost little time in making an appearance, in pyjamas and dressing-gown, and listened eagerly to Hetherwick's account of the recent transactions.