Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

the state of being absent

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

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

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He did not name any exact hour, or even day, for her return; for, warned by his hasty prophecy of the night before, he did not care to risk another disappointment.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He did not name any exact hour, or even day, for her return; for, warned by his hasty prophecy of the night before, he did not care to risk another disappointment.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

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

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He did not name any exact hour, or even day, for her return; for, warned by his hasty prophecy of the night before, he did not care to risk another disappointment.

of short duration or distance

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He did not name any exact hour, or even day, for her return; for, warned by his hasty prophecy of the night before, he did not care to risk another disappointment.

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

From this reading He did not name any exact hour, or even day, for her return; for, warned by his hasty prophecy of the night before, he did not care to risk another disappointment.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

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From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

plural of “clue” — a slight indication

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

deem to be

From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

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

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He did not name any exact hour, or even day, for her return; for, warned by his hasty prophecy of the night before, he did not care to risk another disappointment.

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

From this reading He did not name any exact hour, or even day, for her return; for, warned by his hasty prophecy of the night before, he did not care to risk another disappointment.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading He did not name any exact hour, or even day, for her return; for, warned by his hasty prophecy of the night before, he did not care to risk another disappointment.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

move gently or carefully

From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

divisible by two

From this reading He did not name any exact hour, or even day, for her return; for, warned by his hasty prophecy of the night before, he did not care to risk another disappointment.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading He did not name any exact hour, or even day, for her return; for, warned by his hasty prophecy of the night before, he did not care to risk another disappointment.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WAITING FOR NEWS.

set up or found

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

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

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

excessively quick

From this reading He did not name any exact hour, or even day, for her return; for, warned by his hasty prophecy of the night before, he did not care to risk another disappointment.

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

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

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

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

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

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

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

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He did not name any exact hour, or even day, for her return; for, warned by his hasty prophecy of the night before, he did not care to risk another disappointment.

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

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

of great significance or value

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

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

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

immediately past

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

temporary living quarters

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

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From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

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From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

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

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

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

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He did not name any exact hour, or even day, for her return; for, warned by his hasty prophecy of the night before, he did not care to risk another disappointment.

information about recent and important events

From this reading WAITING FOR NEWS.

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

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

not any; not one

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not name any exact hour, or even day, for her return; for, warned by his hasty prophecy of the night before, he did not care to risk another disappointment.

a brief written record

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

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

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He did not name any exact hour, or even day, for her return; for, warned by his hasty prophecy of the night before, he did not care to risk another disappointment.

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading He did not name any exact hour, or even day, for her return; for, warned by his hasty prophecy of the night before, he did not care to risk another disappointment.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He did not name any exact hour, or even day, for her return; for, warned by his hasty prophecy of the night before, he did not care to risk another disappointment.

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

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading He did not name any exact hour, or even day, for her return; for, warned by his hasty prophecy of the night before, he did not care to risk another disappointment.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

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

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

that is looked for

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

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

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

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

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

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From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

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

From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

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

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

precisely as stated

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading WAITING FOR NEWS.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading He did not name any exact hour, or even day, for her return; for, warned by his hasty prophecy of the night before, he did not care to risk another disappointment.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

at the time that

From this reading When Cheyne returned to the hotel, he found clues had accumulated during his absence, but that nothing more important than clues had turned up.

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

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In avoiding prophecy, he did not wholly, or even to any large extent, consider Miss Traynor's ease of mind, for, from what he had seen of her since Marion's flight, he did not think theory or hope likely to be of any great good.

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

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading He wrote a brief note to Miss Traynor, saying they had certain intelligence of Marion; that he had been to a house in which she had sought lodgings last night; and that there could now be no doubt Marion would be restored to her friends in a very short time.