Chapter XII · _The Man Under the Seat_

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

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

later than; following

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

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From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

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From this reading If, as I half suspect, Alec’s detachment was effected by a ruse on the part of the graybeard at the Cecil—well, I take off my hat to that gentleman for his consideration."

Having no one else present.

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

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

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

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

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

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

From this reading "She is a girl in a thousand," he murmured, as he lit a cigarette; "I should never forgive myself if I were the means of making her a widow before she is a wife.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If, as I half suspect, Alec’s detachment was effected by a ruse on the part of the graybeard at the Cecil—well, I take off my hat to that gentleman for his consideration."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

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

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

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From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "She is a girl in a thousand," he murmured, as he lit a cigarette; "I should never forgive myself if I were the means of making her a widow before she is a wife.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

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From this reading If, as I half suspect, Alec’s detachment was effected by a ruse on the part of the graybeard at the Cecil—well, I take off my hat to that gentleman for his consideration."

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading "She is a girl in a thousand," he murmured, as he lit a cigarette; "I should never forgive myself if I were the means of making her a widow before she is a wife.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading If, as I half suspect, Alec’s detachment was effected by a ruse on the part of the graybeard at the Cecil—well, I take off my hat to that gentleman for his consideration."

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

the act of departing

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading If, as I half suspect, Alec’s detachment was effected by a ruse on the part of the graybeard at the Cecil—well, I take off my hat to that gentleman for his consideration."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading If, as I half suspect, Alec’s detachment was effected by a ruse on the part of the graybeard at the Cecil—well, I take off my hat to that gentleman for his consideration."

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading "She is a girl in a thousand," he murmured, as he lit a cigarette; "I should never forgive myself if I were the means of making her a widow before she is a wife.

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From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

set up or found

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

a man of refinement

From this reading If, as I half suspect, Alec’s detachment was effected by a ruse on the part of the graybeard at the Cecil—well, I take off my hat to that gentleman for his consideration."

a young female

From this reading "She is a girl in a thousand," he murmured, as he lit a cigarette; "I should never forgive myself if I were the means of making her a widow before she is a wife.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

a man who is very old

From this reading If, as I half suspect, Alec’s detachment was effected by a ruse on the part of the graybeard at the Cecil—well, I take off my hat to that gentleman for his consideration."

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

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading If, as I half suspect, Alec’s detachment was effected by a ruse on the part of the graybeard at the Cecil—well, I take off my hat to that gentleman for his consideration."

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading If, as I half suspect, Alec’s detachment was effected by a ruse on the part of the graybeard at the Cecil—well, I take off my hat to that gentleman for his consideration."

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

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

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

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

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

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

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

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

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

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

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

From this reading "She is a girl in a thousand," he murmured, as he lit a cigarette; "I should never forgive myself if I were the means of making her a widow before she is a wife.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

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

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

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

From this reading "She is a girl in a thousand," he murmured, as he lit a cigarette; "I should never forgive myself if I were the means of making her a widow before she is a wife.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

immediately past

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

provided with artificial light

From this reading "She is a girl in a thousand," he murmured, as he lit a cigarette; "I should never forgive myself if I were the means of making her a widow before she is a wife.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "She is a girl in a thousand," he murmured, as he lit a cigarette; "I should never forgive myself if I were the means of making her a widow before she is a wife.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "She is a girl in a thousand," he murmured, as he lit a cigarette; "I should never forgive myself if I were the means of making her a widow before she is a wife.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading "She is a girl in a thousand," he murmured, as he lit a cigarette; "I should never forgive myself if I were the means of making her a widow before she is a wife.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading If, as I half suspect, Alec’s detachment was effected by a ruse on the part of the graybeard at the Cecil—well, I take off my hat to that gentleman for his consideration."

plural of “myrmidon” — a follower who carries out orders without question

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "She is a girl in a thousand," he murmured, as he lit a cigarette; "I should never forgive myself if I were the means of making her a widow before she is a wife.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "She is a girl in a thousand," he murmured, as he lit a cigarette; "I should never forgive myself if I were the means of making her a widow before she is a wife.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

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

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

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

From this reading If, as I half suspect, Alec’s detachment was effected by a ruse on the part of the graybeard at the Cecil—well, I take off my hat to that gentleman for his consideration."

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

old; no longer valid or fashionable

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading If, as I half suspect, Alec’s detachment was effected by a ruse on the part of the graybeard at the Cecil—well, I take off my hat to that gentleman for his consideration."

the time that has elapsed

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

thrust or throw into

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

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From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

From this reading If, as I half suspect, Alec’s detachment was effected by a ruse on the part of the graybeard at the Cecil—well, I take off my hat to that gentleman for his consideration."

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From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

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

From this reading "She is a girl in a thousand," he murmured, as he lit a cigarette; "I should never forgive myself if I were the means of making her a widow before she is a wife.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "She is a girl in a thousand," he murmured, as he lit a cigarette; "I should never forgive myself if I were the means of making her a widow before she is a wife.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading If, as I half suspect, Alec’s detachment was effected by a ruse on the part of the graybeard at the Cecil—well, I take off my hat to that gentleman for his consideration."

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From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

carry out

From this reading If, as I half suspect, Alec’s detachment was effected by a ruse on the part of the graybeard at the Cecil—well, I take off my hat to that gentleman for his consideration."

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From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

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

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading "She is a girl in a thousand," he murmured, as he lit a cigarette; "I should never forgive myself if I were the means of making her a widow before she is a wife.

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

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

being four more than twenty

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

precisely as stated

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

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

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

(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 If, as I half suspect, Alec’s detachment was effected by a ruse on the part of the graybeard at the Cecil—well, I take off my hat to that gentleman for his consideration."

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

From this reading "She is a girl in a thousand," he murmured, as he lit a cigarette; "I should never forgive myself if I were the means of making her a widow before she is a wife.

at the time that

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading "She is a girl in a thousand," he murmured, as he lit a cigarette; "I should never forgive myself if I were the means of making her a widow before she is a wife.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "She is a girl in a thousand," he murmured, as he lit a cigarette; "I should never forgive myself if I were the means of making her a widow before she is a wife.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the Duke of Beaumanoir found himself alone in the railway carriage after Alec Forsyth’s departure he sank back in his corner with a certain sense of relief.

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

From this reading The events of the last twenty-four hours had filled him with a very sincere regard for his cousin Sybil, and he had not much faith in the assurance given him by General Sadgrove that his journey down to Prior’s Tarrant would be free from danger.

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

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.

German chemist honored for his research on polymers (1898-1973)

From this reading His past experiences led him to expect that the terrible Ziegler and his myrmidons would be more than a match for the shrewd but somewhat out-of-date Indian officer, and if there was to be an "episode" on the railway he would be glad to think that it could not now plunge his plucky young cousin into mourning for her lover.