Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

highly skilled

From this reading Seventy pounds had been expended, and, so to say, nothing had been accomplished.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

(archaic) roundabout or mysterious ways of action

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

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

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

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From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

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

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

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

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

informal terms for money

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

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

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading Doodles proved to demonstration that the thing was not done, and that seventy pounds was too much for mere preliminaries.

negotiation between nations

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

plural of “doodle” — an aimless drawing

From this reading DOODLES IN MOUNT STREET.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully

From this reading Seventy pounds had been expended, and, so to say, nothing had been accomplished.

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

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Doodles proved to demonstration that the thing was not done, and that seventy pounds was too much for mere preliminaries.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

the number of occurrences within a given time period

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

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

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

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

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

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

From this reading DOODLES IN MOUNT STREET.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

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

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Doodles proved to demonstration that the thing was not done, and that seventy pounds was too much for mere preliminaries.

attach to a support

From this reading DOODLES IN MOUNT STREET.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Seventy pounds had been expended, and, so to say, nothing had been accomplished.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

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

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Seventy pounds had been expended, and, so to say, nothing had been accomplished.

plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Doodles proved to demonstration that the thing was not done, and that seventy pounds was too much for mere preliminaries.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

giving satisfaction

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

express in words

From this reading Seventy pounds had been expended, and, so to say, nothing had been accomplished.

being ten more than sixty

From this reading Seventy pounds had been expended, and, so to say, nothing had been accomplished.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Seventy pounds had been expended, and, so to say, nothing had been accomplished.

catch sight of

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading DOODLES IN MOUNT STREET.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

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

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

a special situation

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

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

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

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

From this reading Seventy pounds had been expended, and, so to say, nothing had been accomplished.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Doodles proved to demonstration that the thing was not done, and that seventy pounds was too much for mere preliminaries.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

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

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

at the time that

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Captain Clavering and Captain Boodle had, as may be imagined, discussed at great length and with much frequency the results of the former captain's negotiations with the Russian spy, and it had been declared strongly by the latter captain, and ultimately admitted by the former, that those results were not satisfactory.

a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"

From this reading It was in vain that Archie, unwilling to have it thought that he had been worsted in diplomacy, argued that with these political personages, and especially with Russian political personages, the ambages were everything,--that the preliminaries were in fact the whole, and that when they were arranged, the thing was done.