Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

later than; following

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

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

From this reading Once, as he realized how the minutes were slipping away, he was on the point of reconsidering his reply to Myra Willard's suggestion that he take an automobile.

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

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

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

From this reading Once, as he realized how the minutes were slipping away, he was on the point of reconsidering his reply to Myra Willard's suggestion that he take an automobile.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

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

From this reading Once, as he realized how the minutes were slipping away, he was on the point of reconsidering his reply to Myra Willard's suggestion that he take an automobile.

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

From this reading Once, as he realized how the minutes were slipping away, he was on the point of reconsidering his reply to Myra Willard's suggestion that he take an automobile.

for the reason that

From this reading But when he was finally on the road, he did not ride with less haste because he no longer expected to overtake Sibyl.

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From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when he was finally on the road, he did not ride with less haste because he no longer expected to overtake Sibyl.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Then, telling himself that he would surely find Sibyl at the Station and thinking of the return trip with her, he determined to carry out his first plan.

English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

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

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Then, telling himself that he would surely find Sibyl at the Station and thinking of the return trip with her, he determined to carry out his first plan.

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

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading But when he was finally on the road, he did not ride with less haste because he no longer expected to overtake Sibyl.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading But when he was finally on the road, he did not ride with less haste because he no longer expected to overtake Sibyl.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Then, telling himself that he would surely find Sibyl at the Station and thinking of the return trip with her, he determined to carry out his first plan.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Then, telling himself that he would surely find Sibyl at the Station and thinking of the return trip with her, he determined to carry out his first plan.

set up or found

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

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

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

a young female

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

the act of departing

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

-ing form of “grant” — let have

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

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

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading But when he was finally on the road, he did not ride with less haste because he no longer expected to overtake Sibyl.

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

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

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

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

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

From this reading Then, telling himself that he would surely find Sibyl at the Station and thinking of the return trip with her, he determined to carry out his first plan.

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

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

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From this reading Once, as he realized how the minutes were slipping away, he was on the point of reconsidering his reply to Myra Willard's suggestion that he take an automobile.

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

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

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From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

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 Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading But when he was finally on the road, he did not ride with less haste because he no longer expected to overtake Sibyl.

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

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

for more time

From this reading But when he was finally on the road, he did not ride with less haste because he no longer expected to overtake Sibyl.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Once, as he realized how the minutes were slipping away, he was on the point of reconsidering his reply to Myra Willard's suggestion that he take an automobile.

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From this reading Once, as he realized how the minutes were slipping away, he was on the point of reconsidering his reply to Myra Willard's suggestion that he take an automobile.

of an obscure nature

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

not any; not one

From this reading But when he was finally on the road, he did not ride with less haste because he no longer expected to overtake Sibyl.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

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

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

according to the clock

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

possessive form of “oakley” — United States sharpshooter who was featured in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1860-1926)

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

on one occasion

From this reading Once, as he realized how the minutes were slipping away, he was on the point of reconsidering his reply to Myra Willard's suggestion that he take an automobile.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then, telling himself that he would surely find Sibyl at the Station and thinking of the return trip with her, he determined to carry out his first plan.

catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading But when he was finally on the road, he did not ride with less haste because he no longer expected to overtake Sibyl.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Then, telling himself that he would surely find Sibyl at the Station and thinking of the return trip with her, he determined to carry out his first plan.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Once, as he realized how the minutes were slipping away, he was on the point of reconsidering his reply to Myra Willard's suggestion that he take an automobile.

a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Once, as he realized how the minutes were slipping away, he was on the point of reconsidering his reply to Myra Willard's suggestion that he take an automobile.

-ing form of “reconsider” — consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing

From this reading Once, as he realized how the minutes were slipping away, he was on the point of reconsidering his reply to Myra Willard's suggestion that he take an automobile.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Once, as he realized how the minutes were slipping away, he was on the point of reconsidering his reply to Myra Willard's suggestion that he take an automobile.

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

From this reading Then, telling himself that he would surely find Sibyl at the Station and thinking of the return trip with her, he determined to carry out his first plan.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading But when he was finally on the road, he did not ride with less haste because he no longer expected to overtake Sibyl.

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From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

only a very short time before

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

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

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

a woman who tells fortunes

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading Once, as he realized how the minutes were slipping away, he was on the point of reconsidering his reply to Myra Willard's suggestion that he take an automobile.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

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

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading Once, as he realized how the minutes were slipping away, he was on the point of reconsidering his reply to Myra Willard's suggestion that he take an automobile.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

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

From this reading Then, telling himself that he would surely find Sibyl at the Station and thinking of the return trip with her, he determined to carry out his first plan.

carry out

From this reading Once, as he realized how the minutes were slipping away, he was on the point of reconsidering his reply to Myra Willard's suggestion that he take an automobile.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Then, telling himself that he would surely find Sibyl at the Station and thinking of the return trip with her, he determined to carry out his first plan.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

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

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, telling himself that he would surely find Sibyl at the Station and thinking of the return trip with her, he determined to carry out his first plan.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Then, telling himself that he would surely find Sibyl at the Station and thinking of the return trip with her, he determined to carry out his first plan.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

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

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Then, telling himself that he would surely find Sibyl at the Station and thinking of the return trip with her, he determined to carry out his first plan.

except if; if not

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

up to a particular time

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

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

From this reading The Mysterious Disappearance By the time Aaron King had found a saddle-horse and was ready to start on his ride, it was six o'clock.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

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

From this reading Once, as he realized how the minutes were slipping away, he was on the point of reconsidering his reply to Myra Willard's suggestion that he take an automobile.

at the time that

From this reading But when he was finally on the road, he did not ride with less haste because he no longer expected to overtake Sibyl.

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

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

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From this reading Once, as he realized how the minutes were slipping away, he was on the point of reconsidering his reply to Myra Willard's suggestion that he take an automobile.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Granting that Conrad Lagrange was right in his supposition that the girl had left with the intention of going to Brian Oakley's, the artist could scarcely, now, hope to arrive at the Ranger Station until some time after Sibyl had reached the home of her friends--unless she should stop somewhere on the way, which he did not think likely.

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

From this reading Then, telling himself that he would surely find Sibyl at the Station and thinking of the return trip with her, he determined to carry out his first plan.