Chapter XII

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

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

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

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

eagerly desirous

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

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

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

of a cask or barrel

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

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

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

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From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

full of trivial conversation

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading He did not conceal from himself that he dreaded the result of this next step.

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

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading He did not conceal from himself that he dreaded the result of this next step.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

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From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He did not conceal from himself that he dreaded the result of this next step.

an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

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

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

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

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

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

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

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

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

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

From this reading He did not conceal from himself that he dreaded the result of this next step.

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

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

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

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

a message received and understood

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

and nothing more

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

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

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

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

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

a particular point in time

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

offensive or even (of persons) malicious

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

information about recent and important events

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He did not conceal from himself that he dreaded the result of this next step.

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

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

according to the clock

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

on one occasion

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

and nothing more

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

above and across; more than

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

with speed

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

have faith or confidence in

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He did not conceal from himself that he dreaded the result of this next step.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

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

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

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

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

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From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He did not conceal from himself that he dreaded the result of this next step.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

-ing form of “tackle” — accept as a challenge

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

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

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

a special situation

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

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

From this reading He did not conceal from himself that he dreaded the result of this next step.

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

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

coming next after the twenty-second in position

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

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

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

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

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading For one thing he did not feel equal just at that moment to facing any of the members of the Staveley party and, for another, the heading on the bill in Gregg’s garage had been that of the Station Garage at Whitbury and he had a weakness for tackling nasty jobs at once and getting them over as quickly as possible.

at the time that

From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

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

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

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From this reading Fayre did not turn back to Staveley when he left Gregg’s house, but rode straight on to Whitbury and lunched at the hotel there.

which person or people

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.

belonging to which person

From this reading He adopted much the same story that he had used at Carlisle, only that, in this case, taking into account the manner in which news flies in a small town, he did not rely on the carter, but explained that he was acting for a friend in London whose motorcycle had been run down by a car on the night of the twenty-third, and who had narrowly escaped serious injury.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading He did not linger over his solitary meal, and by two o’clock he had already broached the subject of the car to the owner of the garage, a good-natured, chatty little man who seemed anxious to give him any information within his power.