Chapter XX

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

From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

later than; following

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

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From this reading Gerard had, on this occasion, come down by train by himself, instead of in Arthur Aldington’s car.

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

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Gerard had, on this occasion, come down by train by himself, instead of in Arthur Aldington’s car.

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

From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

-ing form of “ascertain” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Sir William came out a few minutes later, driving his car himself, as usual.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Gerard had, on this occasion, come down by train by himself, instead of in Arthur Aldington’s car.

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

From this reading Gerard had, on this occasion, come down by train by himself, instead of in Arthur Aldington’s car.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Full of his resolution, and confirmed in it by Miss Davison’s manner when he said good-bye, he went down the drive by himself, and then waited outside the gates for the coming of Sir William’s motor-car.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading Full of his resolution, and confirmed in it by Miss Davison’s manner when he said good-bye, he went down the drive by himself, and then waited outside the gates for the coming of Sir William’s motor-car.

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From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

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

From this reading Full of his resolution, and confirmed in it by Miss Davison’s manner when he said good-bye, he went down the drive by himself, and then waited outside the gates for the coming of Sir William’s motor-car.

recognizable; marked

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Gerard had, on this occasion, come down by train by himself, instead of in Arthur Aldington’s car.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Full of his resolution, and confirmed in it by Miss Davison’s manner when he said good-bye, he went down the drive by himself, and then waited outside the gates for the coming of Sir William’s motor-car.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Sir William came out a few minutes later, driving his car himself, as usual.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

past form of “fare” — proceed or get along

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

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

From this reading Sir William came out a few minutes later, driving his car himself, as usual.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Full of his resolution, and confirmed in it by Miss Davison’s manner when he said good-bye, he went down the drive by himself, and then waited outside the gates for the coming of Sir William’s motor-car.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Full of his resolution, and confirmed in it by Miss Davison’s manner when he said good-bye, he went down the drive by himself, and then waited outside the gates for the coming of Sir William’s motor-car.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading Full of his resolution, and confirmed in it by Miss Davison’s manner when he said good-bye, he went down the drive by himself, and then waited outside the gates for the coming of Sir William’s motor-car.

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From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

the act of departing

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

a farewell remark

From this reading Full of his resolution, and confirmed in it by Miss Davison’s manner when he said good-bye, he went down the drive by himself, and then waited outside the gates for the coming of Sir William’s motor-car.

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From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

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

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

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

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

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

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

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

From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Gerard had, on this occasion, come down by train by himself, instead of in Arthur Aldington’s car.

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

From this reading Full of his resolution, and confirmed in it by Miss Davison’s manner when he said good-bye, he went down the drive by himself, and then waited outside the gates for the coming of Sir William’s motor-car.

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

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

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

From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Gerard had, on this occasion, come down by train by himself, instead of in Arthur Aldington’s car.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Sir William came out a few minutes later, driving his car himself, as usual.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

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

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Full of his resolution, and confirmed in it by Miss Davison’s manner when he said good-bye, he went down the drive by himself, and then waited outside the gates for the coming of Sir William’s motor-car.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Sir William came out a few minutes later, driving his car himself, as usual.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

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From this reading Full of his resolution, and confirmed in it by Miss Davison’s manner when he said good-bye, he went down the drive by himself, and then waited outside the gates for the coming of Sir William’s motor-car.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Gerard had, on this occasion, come down by train by himself, instead of in Arthur Aldington’s car.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Gerard had, on this occasion, come down by train by himself, instead of in Arthur Aldington’s car.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Sir William came out a few minutes later, driving his car himself, as usual.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Full of his resolution, and confirmed in it by Miss Davison’s manner when he said good-bye, he went down the drive by himself, and then waited outside the gates for the coming of Sir William’s motor-car.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

with speed

From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading Full of his resolution, and confirmed in it by Miss Davison’s manner when he said good-bye, he went down the drive by himself, and then waited outside the gates for the coming of Sir William’s motor-car.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Full of his resolution, and confirmed in it by Miss Davison’s manner when he said good-bye, he went down the drive by himself, and then waited outside the gates for the coming of Sir William’s motor-car.

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From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

term of address for a man

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

not in physical motion

From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

a feeling of stupefied astonishment

From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

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

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Full of his resolution, and confirmed in it by Miss Davison’s manner when he said good-bye, he went down the drive by himself, and then waited outside the gates for the coming of Sir William’s motor-car.

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

From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

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

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Gerard had, on this occasion, come down by train by himself, instead of in Arthur Aldington’s car.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Sir William came out a few minutes later, driving his car himself, as usual.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Full of his resolution, and confirmed in it by Miss Davison’s manner when he said good-bye, he went down the drive by himself, and then waited outside the gates for the coming of Sir William’s motor-car.

a message informing of danger

From this reading Gerard stood still in a state approaching stupefaction as Miss Davison, having given him this extraordinary warning, turned quickly away.

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

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Full of his resolution, and confirmed in it by Miss Davison’s manner when he said good-bye, he went down the drive by himself, and then waited outside the gates for the coming of Sir William’s motor-car.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

at the time that

From this reading Full of his resolution, and confirmed in it by Miss Davison’s manner when he said good-bye, he went down the drive by himself, and then waited outside the gates for the coming of Sir William’s motor-car.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

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From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading Full of his resolution, and confirmed in it by Miss Davison’s manner when he said good-bye, he went down the drive by himself, and then waited outside the gates for the coming of Sir William’s motor-car.

the words that are spoken

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He did not know whether she was speaking in the interest of Sir William Gurdon or in that of the Van Santens, but after a little reflection he decided that he had better profit by her words, at least to the extent of ascertaining exactly what the young baronet was going to do, and how he fared in doing it.