Chapter VIII

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

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

later than; following

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

anew

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

(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 A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

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

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

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

From this reading It had been a week spent practically between three points of a compass which represented Enid and her mother--the club--and his rooms.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

any thing at all

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

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

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

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

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

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

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been a week spent practically between three points of a compass which represented Enid and her mother--the club--and his rooms.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It had been a week spent practically between three points of a compass which represented Enid and her mother--the club--and his rooms.

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

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

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From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading It had been a week spent practically between three points of a compass which represented Enid and her mother--the club--and his rooms.

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

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading It had been a week spent practically between three points of a compass which represented Enid and her mother--the club--and his rooms.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

plural of “cut” — a share of the profits

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

a town in north central Oklahoma

From this reading It had been a week spent practically between three points of a compass which represented Enid and her mother--the club--and his rooms.

at any time

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

set up or found

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

a young female

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

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

From this reading It had been a week spent practically between three points of a compass which represented Enid and her mother--the club--and his rooms.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

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

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

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

From this reading It had been a week spent practically between three points of a compass which represented Enid and her mother--the club--and his rooms.

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

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

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

From this reading It had been a week spent practically between three points of a compass which represented Enid and her mother--the club--and his rooms.

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

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

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

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

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

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

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading It had been a week spent practically between three points of a compass which represented Enid and her mother--the club--and his rooms.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

as might be expected

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

not any; not one

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

in a stubborn unregenerate manner

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It had been a week spent practically between three points of a compass which represented Enid and her mother--the club--and his rooms.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It had been a week spent practically between three points of a compass which represented Enid and her mother--the club--and his rooms.

almost; nearly

From this reading It had been a week spent practically between three points of a compass which represented Enid and her mother--the club--and his rooms.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading It had been a week spent practically between three points of a compass which represented Enid and her mother--the club--and his rooms.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

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

From this reading It had been a week spent practically between three points of a compass which represented Enid and her mother--the club--and his rooms.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

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

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading It had been a week spent practically between three points of a compass which represented Enid and her mother--the club--and his rooms.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

make square

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

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From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

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

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

carry out

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

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

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

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

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

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

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It had been a week spent practically between three points of a compass which represented Enid and her mother--the club--and his rooms.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

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

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

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

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Jordan Tant had made one or two remarks concerning the strange little shabby girl of Arcadia Street, but had found, something to his annoyance, that Gilbert appeared to take no interest whatever in that matter, and was quite indifferent to anything that might be said concerning it.

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

From this reading THE PRINCE CUTS THE KNOT A DULL week in that civilization to which he obstinately refused to be accustomed brought Gilbert Byfield back again--naturally, as it seemed--to Arcadia Street.

which person or people

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

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

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading A fourth point, of a smaller sort, was represented by Mr. Jordan Tant, who hovered about him anxiously, and wondered without disguise why the man had ever come back at all.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.

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

From this reading Tant groaned in spirit at the thought that after all Gilbert had returned to the ways of the world to which he belonged, and that in due course Mr. Tant would be an interested spectator at some such place as St. George's, Hanover Square, what time Gilbert Byfield held the willing Enid by the hand.