Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Clif made a record toilet, and was on his way to Number 34 before Walter was more than half dressed.

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

From this reading A NEW PLAY IS TRIED OUT Clif didn’t take Walter Treat into his confidence that night.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

later than; following

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

anew

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Billy Desmond was alone in the room when Clif got there, but a mere glance at Tom’s tumbled bed told the story.

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

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

make known; make an announcement

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Billy Desmond was alone in the room when Clif got there, but a mere glance at Tom’s tumbled bed told the story.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Billy Desmond was alone in the room when Clif got there, but a mere glance at Tom’s tumbled bed told the story.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Clif made a record toilet, and was on his way to Number 34 before Walter was more than half dressed.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Billy Desmond was alone in the room when Clif got there, but a mere glance at Tom’s tumbled bed told the story.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not that he didn’t thoroughly trust Walt’s discretion, but there was no sense in taking chances.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Not that he didn’t thoroughly trust Walt’s discretion, but there was no sense in taking chances.

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From this reading A NEW PLAY IS TRIED OUT Clif didn’t take Walter Treat into his confidence that night.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading A NEW PLAY IS TRIED OUT Clif didn’t take Walter Treat into his confidence that night.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

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

From this reading Billy Desmond was alone in the room when Clif got there, but a mere glance at Tom’s tumbled bed told the story.

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

From this reading A NEW PLAY IS TRIED OUT Clif didn’t take Walter Treat into his confidence that night.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading Not that he didn’t thoroughly trust Walt’s discretion, but there was no sense in taking chances.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Clif made a record toilet, and was on his way to Number 34 before Walter was more than half dressed.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Billy Desmond was alone in the room when Clif got there, but a mere glance at Tom’s tumbled bed told the story.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Billy Desmond was alone in the room when Clif got there, but a mere glance at Tom’s tumbled bed told the story.

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

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Clif made a record toilet, and was on his way to Number 34 before Walter was more than half dressed.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

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

From this reading Not that he didn’t thoroughly trust Walt’s discretion, but there was no sense in taking chances.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

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

From this reading A NEW PLAY IS TRIED OUT Clif didn’t take Walter Treat into his confidence that night.

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

From this reading Not that he didn’t thoroughly trust Walt’s discretion, but there was no sense in taking chances.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A NEW PLAY IS TRIED OUT Clif didn’t take Walter Treat into his confidence that night.

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

From this reading A NEW PLAY IS TRIED OUT Clif didn’t take Walter Treat into his confidence that night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

hear with intention

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

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

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Clif made a record toilet, and was on his way to Number 34 before Walter was more than half dressed.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Billy Desmond was alone in the room when Clif got there, but a mere glance at Tom’s tumbled bed told the story.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

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

From this reading Clif made a record toilet, and was on his way to Number 34 before Walter was more than half dressed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A NEW PLAY IS TRIED OUT Clif didn’t take Walter Treat into his confidence that night.

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

From this reading A NEW PLAY IS TRIED OUT Clif didn’t take Walter Treat into his confidence that night.

not any; not one

From this reading Not that he didn’t thoroughly trust Walt’s discretion, but there was no sense in taking chances.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not that he didn’t thoroughly trust Walt’s discretion, but there was no sense in taking chances.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Clif made a record toilet, and was on his way to Number 34 before Walter was more than half dressed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A NEW PLAY IS TRIED OUT Clif didn’t take Walter Treat into his confidence that night.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

participate in games or sport

From this reading A NEW PLAY IS TRIED OUT Clif didn’t take Walter Treat into his confidence that night.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Clif made a record toilet, and was on his way to Number 34 before Walter was more than half dressed.

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

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Billy Desmond was alone in the room when Clif got there, but a mere glance at Tom’s tumbled bed told the story.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Not that he didn’t thoroughly trust Walt’s discretion, but there was no sense in taking chances.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

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

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

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

From this reading Billy Desmond was alone in the room when Clif got there, but a mere glance at Tom’s tumbled bed told the story.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

carry out

From this reading A NEW PLAY IS TRIED OUT Clif didn’t take Walter Treat into his confidence that night.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Not that he didn’t thoroughly trust Walt’s discretion, but there was no sense in taking chances.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Clif made a record toilet, and was on his way to Number 34 before Walter was more than half dressed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A NEW PLAY IS TRIED OUT Clif didn’t take Walter Treat into his confidence that night.

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

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Not that he didn’t thoroughly trust Walt’s discretion, but there was no sense in taking chances.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Not that he didn’t thoroughly trust Walt’s discretion, but there was no sense in taking chances.

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

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Clif made a record toilet, and was on his way to Number 34 before Walter was more than half dressed.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Billy Desmond was alone in the room when Clif got there, but a mere glance at Tom’s tumbled bed told the story.

male cat

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

interact in a certain way

From this reading A NEW PLAY IS TRIED OUT Clif didn’t take Walter Treat into his confidence that night.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading A NEW PLAY IS TRIED OUT Clif didn’t take Walter Treat into his confidence that night.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Not that he didn’t thoroughly trust Walt’s discretion, but there was no sense in taking chances.

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading Billy Desmond was alone in the room when Clif got there, but a mere glance at Tom’s tumbled bed told the story.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

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

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

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

From this reading Not that he didn’t thoroughly trust Walt’s discretion, but there was no sense in taking chances.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading A NEW PLAY IS TRIED OUT Clif didn’t take Walter Treat into his confidence that night.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

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

From this reading Not that he didn’t thoroughly trust Walt’s discretion, but there was no sense in taking chances.

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

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Clif made a record toilet, and was on his way to Number 34 before Walter was more than half dressed.

at the time that

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.

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

From this reading He wanted to stay awake, and listen for sounds outside or in the Hall that would announce Tom’s surreptitious return; for Loring’s absolute confidence in Wattles’s powers of persuasion had ultimately convinced Clif that Tom would return; but after a heroic effort lasting some fifteen or twenty minutes he had to give it up, and when Tom’s fortunes again engrossed his mind, it was twenty-two minutes past seven on Friday morning.