Chapter XII

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

From this reading Neither of the young men had appeared at breakfast, a matter peculiarly annoying to him.

in bed

From this reading It was unpardonable in the young man to lie abed in the morning thus when a guest in that home.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading It was a mistake of his wife to allow Peter Junior a night key.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading Neither of the young men had appeared at breakfast, a matter peculiarly annoying to him.

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

From this reading Neither of the young men had appeared at breakfast, a matter peculiarly annoying to him.

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

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

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From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Neither of the young men had appeared at breakfast, a matter peculiarly annoying to him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

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From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

granted exemption

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

a collection of tools and other articles used by an artisan to make jewelry or clothing or shoes

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading It was unpardonable in the young man to lie abed in the morning thus when a guest in that home.

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

From this reading Neither of the young men had appeared at breakfast, a matter peculiarly annoying to him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

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

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

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

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

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

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was unpardonable in the young man to lie abed in the morning thus when a guest in that home.

a social unit living together

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

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

From this reading It was unpardonable in the young man to lie abed in the morning thus when a guest in that home.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was unpardonable in the young man to lie abed in the morning thus when a guest in that home.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading It was a mistake of his wife to allow Peter Junior a night key.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading It was unpardonable in the young man to lie abed in the morning thus when a guest in that home.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

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

From this reading It was unpardonable in the young man to lie abed in the morning thus when a guest in that home.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Neither of the young men had appeared at breakfast, a matter peculiarly annoying to him.

the force of workers available

From this reading Neither of the young men had appeared at breakfast, a matter peculiarly annoying to him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading It was a mistake of his wife to allow Peter Junior a night key.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

of an obscure nature

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

as might be expected

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither of the young men had appeared at breakfast, a matter peculiarly annoying to him.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

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

From this reading It was a mistake of his wife to allow Peter Junior a night key.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

the quality of appreciating method and system

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

owed as a debt

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading Neither of the young men had appeared at breakfast, a matter peculiarly annoying to him.

an amount of time

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

return to an original state

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

a male human offspring

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

-ing form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

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

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading It was unpardonable in the young man to lie abed in the morning thus when a guest in that home.

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

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

not admitting of pardon

From this reading It was unpardonable in the young man to lie abed in the morning thus when a guest in that home.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

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

From this reading It was unpardonable in the young man to lie abed in the morning thus when a guest in that home.

at the time that

From this reading It was unpardonable in the young man to lie abed in the morning thus when a guest in that home.

in or at the place that

From this reading Peter Junior he had not expected to see, as, owing to his long period of recovery, he had naturally been excused from rigorous rules, but his nephew surely might have done that much out of courtesy, where he had always been treated as a son, to promote the orderliness of the household.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading It was a mistake of his wife to allow Peter Junior a night key.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MYSTERIOUS FINDINGS Monday morning Elder Craigmile walked to the bank with the stubborn straightening of the knees at each step that always betokened irritation with him.

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

From this reading Neither of the young men had appeared at breakfast, a matter peculiarly annoying to him.