used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had no desire, indeed, that the banker should see him, and he hung back when the crowded carriages cleared, and the platform became a scene of bustle and animation.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And when, soon after eleven o'clock, the express ran into St. Pancras, he paid no particular attention to Gabriel Chestermarke.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading He had no desire, indeed, that the banker should see him, and he hung back when the crowded carriages cleared, and the platform became a scene of bustle and animation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading And when, soon after eleven o'clock, the express ran into St. Pancras, he paid no particular attention to Gabriel Chestermarke.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had no desire, indeed, that the banker should see him, and he hung back when the crowded carriages cleared, and the platform became a scene of bustle and animation.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading He had no desire, indeed, that the banker should see him, and he hung back when the crowded carriages cleared, and the platform became a scene of bustle and animation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had no desire, indeed, that the banker should see him, and he hung back when the crowded carriages cleared, and the platform became a scene of bustle and animation.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Starmidge watched both pass along towards the waiting lines of vehicles--then he turned on his heel and went to the refreshment room and straight to a man who evidently expected him.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading He had no desire, indeed, that the banker should see him, and he hung back when the crowded carriages cleared, and the platform became a scene of bustle and animation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He had no desire, indeed, that the banker should see him, and he hung back when the crowded carriages cleared, and the platform became a scene of bustle and animation.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
CHEQUEnounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
Chestermarke
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From this reading And when, soon after eleven o'clock, the express ran into St. Pancras, he paid no particular attention to Gabriel Chestermarke.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading He had no desire, indeed, that the banker should see him, and he hung back when the crowded carriages cleared, and the platform became a scene of bustle and animation.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading He had no desire, indeed, that the banker should see him, and he hung back when the crowded carriages cleared, and the platform became a scene of bustle and animation.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He had no desire, indeed, that the banker should see him, and he hung back when the crowded carriages cleared, and the platform became a scene of bustle and animation.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
being one more than ten
From this reading And when, soon after eleven o'clock, the express ran into St. Pancras, he paid no particular attention to Gabriel Chestermarke.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Starmidge watched both pass along towards the waiting lines of vehicles--then he turned on his heel and went to the refreshment room and straight to a man who evidently expected him.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Starmidge watched both pass along towards the waiting lines of vehicles--then he turned on his heel and went to the refreshment room and straight to a man who evidently expected him.
give expression to
From this reading And when, soon after eleven o'clock, the express ran into St. Pancras, he paid no particular attention to Gabriel Chestermarke.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading And when, soon after eleven o'clock, the express ran into St. Pancras, he paid no particular attention to Gabriel Chestermarke.
Gabriel'snounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəlz/
possessive form of “gabriel” — (Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no desire, indeed, that the banker should see him, and he hung back when the crowded carriages cleared, and the platform became a scene of bustle and animation.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when, soon after eleven o'clock, the express ran into St. Pancras, he paid no particular attention to Gabriel Chestermarke.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Starmidge watched both pass along towards the waiting lines of vehicles--then he turned on his heel and went to the refreshment room and straight to a man who evidently expected him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had no desire, indeed, that the banker should see him, and he hung back when the crowded carriages cleared, and the platform became a scene of bustle and animation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He had no desire, indeed, that the banker should see him, and he hung back when the crowded carriages cleared, and the platform became a scene of bustle and animation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He had no desire, indeed, that the banker should see him, and he hung back when the crowded carriages cleared, and the platform became a scene of bustle and animation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And when, soon after eleven o'clock, the express ran into St. Pancras, he paid no particular attention to Gabriel Chestermarke.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Starmidge watched both pass along towards the waiting lines of vehicles--then he turned on his heel and went to the refreshment room and straight to a man who evidently expected him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
not any; not one
From this reading And when, soon after eleven o'clock, the express ran into St. Pancras, he paid no particular attention to Gabriel Chestermarke.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
Nottingham
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From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading And when, soon after eleven o'clock, the express ran into St. Pancras, he paid no particular attention to Gabriel Chestermarke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had no desire, indeed, that the banker should see him, and he hung back when the crowded carriages cleared, and the platform became a scene of bustle and animation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Starmidge watched both pass along towards the waiting lines of vehicles--then he turned on his heel and went to the refreshment room and straight to a man who evidently expected him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading And when, soon after eleven o'clock, the express ran into St. Pancras, he paid no particular attention to Gabriel Chestermarke.
Pancras
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From this reading And when, soon after eleven o'clock, the express ran into St. Pancras, he paid no particular attention to Gabriel Chestermarke.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading And when, soon after eleven o'clock, the express ran into St. Pancras, he paid no particular attention to Gabriel Chestermarke.
go across or through
From this reading Starmidge watched both pass along towards the waiting lines of vehicles--then he turned on his heel and went to the refreshment room and straight to a man who evidently expected him.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading He had no desire, indeed, that the banker should see him, and he hung back when the crowded carriages cleared, and the platform became a scene of bustle and animation.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
with low volume
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading And when, soon after eleven o'clock, the express ran into St. Pancras, he paid no particular attention to Gabriel Chestermarke.
recipientsnounUS /rɪˈsɪpiənts/
plural of “recipient” — a person who receives something
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Starmidge watched both pass along towards the waiting lines of vehicles--then he turned on his heel and went to the refreshment room and straight to a man who evidently expected him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Starmidge watched both pass along towards the waiting lines of vehicles--then he turned on his heel and went to the refreshment room and straight to a man who evidently expected him.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
sauntered
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From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading He had no desire, indeed, that the banker should see him, and he hung back when the crowded carriages cleared, and the platform became a scene of bustle and animation.
get by special effort
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had no desire, indeed, that the banker should see him, and he hung back when the crowded carriages cleared, and the platform became a scene of bustle and animation.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had no desire, indeed, that the banker should see him, and he hung back when the crowded carriages cleared, and the platform became a scene of bustle and animation.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
in the near future
From this reading And when, soon after eleven o'clock, the express ran into St. Pancras, he paid no particular attention to Gabriel Chestermarke.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
St
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From this reading And when, soon after eleven o'clock, the express ran into St. Pancras, he paid no particular attention to Gabriel Chestermarke.
Starmidge
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From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Starmidge watched both pass along towards the waiting lines of vehicles--then he turned on his heel and went to the refreshment room and straight to a man who evidently expected him.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Starmidge watched both pass along towards the waiting lines of vehicles--then he turned on his heel and went to the refreshment room and straight to a man who evidently expected him.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
in the direction of
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Starmidge watched both pass along towards the waiting lines of vehicles--then he turned on his heel and went to the refreshment room and straight to a man who evidently expected him.
unobtrusiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/
not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading Starmidge watched both pass along towards the waiting lines of vehicles--then he turned on his heel and went to the refreshment room and straight to a man who evidently expected him.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Starmidge watched both pass along towards the waiting lines of vehicles--then he turned on his heel and went to the refreshment room and straight to a man who evidently expected him.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Starmidge watched both pass along towards the waiting lines of vehicles--then he turned on his heel and went to the refreshment room and straight to a man who evidently expected him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
at the time that
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
which person or people
From this reading But he had no difficulty in distinguishing Gabriel's stiffly erect figure as it made its way towards the hall of the station, and his sharp eyes were quick to notice a quietly dressed, unobtrusive sort of man who sauntered along, caught sight of the banker, and swung round to follow him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE OTHER CHEQUE Starmidge sent off his telegram when the train stopped at Nottingham, and thereafter went to sleep, secure in the knowledge that it would be promptly acted upon by its recipients.
