Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

plural of “affect” — the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion

From this reading "A pretty face affects you a little differently up here, eh?

later than; following

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

anew

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

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

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

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

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

on or to one side

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

in a bantering fashion

From this reading "I thought you didn't care for theaters--_and girls_, Howland," he exclaimed banteringly, repeating Howland's words of a few minutes before.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Well, after you've been in this fag-end of the universe for a month or so you'll learn--" Howland interrupted him sharply.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "I thought you didn't care for theaters--_and girls_, Howland," he exclaimed banteringly, repeating Howland's words of a few minutes before.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "I thought you didn't care for theaters--_and girls_, Howland," he exclaimed banteringly, repeating Howland's words of a few minutes before.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

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From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

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From this reading "I thought you didn't care for theaters--_and girls_, Howland," he exclaimed banteringly, repeating Howland's words of a few minutes before.

in another and different manner

From this reading "A pretty face affects you a little differently up here, eh?

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From this reading "A pretty face affects you a little differently up here, eh?

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "I thought you didn't care for theaters--_and girls_, Howland," he exclaimed banteringly, repeating Howland's words of a few minutes before.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "A pretty face affects you a little differently up here, eh?

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From this reading Well, after you've been in this fag-end of the universe for a month or so you'll learn--" Howland interrupted him sharply.

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

From this reading "I thought you didn't care for theaters--_and girls_, Howland," he exclaimed banteringly, repeating Howland's words of a few minutes before.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

being eight more than forty

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading "I thought you didn't care for theaters--_and girls_, Howland," he exclaimed banteringly, repeating Howland's words of a few minutes before.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

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

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

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

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

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

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "A pretty face affects you a little differently up here, eh?

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

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

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

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

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

From this reading "I thought you didn't care for theaters--_and girls_, Howland," he exclaimed banteringly, repeating Howland's words of a few minutes before.

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

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I thought you didn't care for theaters--_and girls_, Howland," he exclaimed banteringly, repeating Howland's words of a few minutes before.

urged or forced to action through moral pressure

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

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

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading Well, after you've been in this fag-end of the universe for a month or so you'll learn--" Howland interrupted him sharply.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Well, after you've been in this fag-end of the universe for a month or so you'll learn--" Howland interrupted him sharply.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

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

From this reading "A pretty face affects you a little differently up here, eh?

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "I thought you didn't care for theaters--_and girls_, Howland," he exclaimed banteringly, repeating Howland's words of a few minutes before.

a particular point in time

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Well, after you've been in this fag-end of the universe for a month or so you'll learn--" Howland interrupted him sharply.

in a cryptic manner

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

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

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Well, after you've been in this fag-end of the universe for a month or so you'll learn--" Howland interrupted him sharply.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "A pretty face affects you a little differently up here, eh?

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

From this reading It was Gregson who recalled him to his senses.

the act of doing or performing again

From this reading "I thought you didn't care for theaters--_and girls_, Howland," he exclaimed banteringly, repeating Howland's words of a few minutes before.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading It was Gregson who recalled him to his senses.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading Well, after you've been in this fag-end of the universe for a month or so you'll learn--" Howland interrupted him sharply.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

transport in a sleigh

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

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

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

moving very fast

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

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

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

plural of “theater” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading "I thought you didn't care for theaters--_and girls_, Howland," he exclaimed banteringly, repeating Howland's words of a few minutes before.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Well, after you've been in this fag-end of the universe for a month or so you'll learn--" Howland interrupted him sharply.

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

From this reading "I thought you didn't care for theaters--_and girls_, Howland," he exclaimed banteringly, repeating Howland's words of a few minutes before.

push forcefully

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

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

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

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

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Well, after you've been in this fag-end of the universe for a month or so you'll learn--" Howland interrupted him sharply.

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

From this reading "A pretty face affects you a little differently up here, eh?

someone who visits

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

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

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well, after you've been in this fag-end of the universe for a month or so you'll learn--" Howland interrupted him sharply.

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

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

which person or people

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading HOWLAND'S MIDNIGHT VISITOR For a moment after the swift passing of the sledge it was on Howland's lips to shout Croisset's name; as he thrust Gregson aside and leaped out into the night he was impelled with a desire to give chase, to overtake in some way the two people who, within the space of forty-eight hours, had become so mysteriously associated with his own life, and who were now escaping him again.

the words that are spoken

From this reading "I thought you didn't care for theaters--_and girls_, Howland," he exclaimed banteringly, repeating Howland's words of a few minutes before.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I thought you didn't care for theaters--_and girls_, Howland," he exclaimed banteringly, repeating Howland's words of a few minutes before.

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From this reading Well, after you've been in this fag-end of the universe for a month or so you'll learn--" Howland interrupted him sharply.

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From this reading Well, after you've been in this fag-end of the universe for a month or so you'll learn--" Howland interrupted him sharply.