Chapter XIV

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

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “My daughter likes it here,” he added, “and kicks up fewer rows than she does at home; so that’s a strong point in favor of this location.

matters of personal concern

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

a vehicle that can fly

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

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

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mr. Cumberford came to the hangar nearly every day, now, and Steve and Orissa began to wonder how he found time to attend to other business—provided he had any.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

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

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Mr. Cumberford came to the hangar nearly every day, now, and Steve and Orissa began to wonder how he found time to attend to other business—provided he had any.

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

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Mr. Cumberford came to the hangar nearly every day, now, and Steve and Orissa began to wonder how he found time to attend to other business—provided he had any.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

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

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Mr. Cumberford came to the hangar nearly every day, now, and Steve and Orissa began to wonder how he found time to attend to other business—provided he had any.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mr. Cumberford came to the hangar nearly every day, now, and Steve and Orissa began to wonder how he found time to attend to other business—provided he had any.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

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

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

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

From this reading Mr. Cumberford came to the hangar nearly every day, now, and Steve and Orissa began to wonder how he found time to attend to other business—provided he had any.

a female human offspring

From this reading “My daughter likes it here,” he added, “and kicks up fewer rows than she does at home; so that’s a strong point in favor of this location.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mr. Cumberford came to the hangar nearly every day, now, and Steve and Orissa began to wonder how he found time to attend to other business—provided he had any.

plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

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

From this reading “My daughter likes it here,” he added, “and kicks up fewer rows than she does at home; so that’s a strong point in favor of this location.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mr. Cumberford came to the hangar nearly every day, now, and Steve and Orissa began to wonder how he found time to attend to other business—provided he had any.

promote over another

From this reading “My daughter likes it here,” he added, “and kicks up fewer rows than she does at home; so that’s a strong point in favor of this location.

(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

From this reading “My daughter likes it here,” he added, “and kicks up fewer rows than she does at home; so that’s a strong point in favor of this location.

in tiny pieces

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

set up or found

From this reading Mr. Cumberford came to the hangar nearly every day, now, and Steve and Orissa began to wonder how he found time to attend to other business—provided he had any.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

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

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

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

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained

From this reading Mr. Cumberford came to the hangar nearly every day, now, and Steve and Orissa began to wonder how he found time to attend to other business—provided he had any.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

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

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “My daughter likes it here,” he added, “and kicks up fewer rows than she does at home; so that’s a strong point in favor of this location.

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

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

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

From this reading Mr. Cumberford came to the hangar nearly every day, now, and Steve and Orissa began to wonder how he found time to attend to other business—provided he had any.

plural of “imperfection” — the state or an instance of being imperfect

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

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

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

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

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

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

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

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

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

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

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

plural of “kick” — the act of delivering a blow with the foot

From this reading “My daughter likes it here,” he added, “and kicks up fewer rows than she does at home; so that’s a strong point in favor of this location.

immediately past

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

plural of “like” — a similar kind

From this reading “My daughter likes it here,” he added, “and kicks up fewer rows than she does at home; so that’s a strong point in favor of this location.

a point or extent in space

From this reading “My daughter likes it here,” he added, “and kicks up fewer rows than she does at home; so that’s a strong point in favor of this location.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Cumberford came to the hangar nearly every day, now, and Steve and Orissa began to wonder how he found time to attend to other business—provided he had any.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My daughter likes it here,” he added, “and kicks up fewer rows than she does at home; so that’s a strong point in favor of this location.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Mr. Cumberford came to the hangar nearly every day, now, and Steve and Orissa began to wonder how he found time to attend to other business—provided he had any.

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

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

not any; not one

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

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

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

state in eastern India on the Bay of Bengal

From this reading Mr. Cumberford came to the hangar nearly every day, now, and Steve and Orissa began to wonder how he found time to attend to other business—provided he had any.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mr. Cumberford came to the hangar nearly every day, now, and Steve and Orissa began to wonder how he found time to attend to other business—provided he had any.

win a victory over

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading “My daughter likes it here,” he added, “and kicks up fewer rows than she does at home; so that’s a strong point in favor of this location.

-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

with little or no delay

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

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

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Mr. Cumberford came to the hangar nearly every day, now, and Steve and Orissa began to wonder how he found time to attend to other business—provided he had any.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading “My daughter likes it here,” he added, “and kicks up fewer rows than she does at home; so that’s a strong point in favor of this location.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

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

From this reading “My daughter likes it here,” he added, “and kicks up fewer rows than she does at home; so that’s a strong point in favor of this location.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “My daughter likes it here,” he added, “and kicks up fewer rows than she does at home; so that’s a strong point in favor of this location.

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

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

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

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading “My daughter likes it here,” he added, “and kicks up fewer rows than she does at home; so that’s a strong point in favor of this location.

following in time or order

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

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

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “My daughter likes it here,” he added, “and kicks up fewer rows than she does at home; so that’s a strong point in favor of this location.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

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

From this reading “My daughter likes it here,” he added, “and kicks up fewer rows than she does at home; so that’s a strong point in favor of this location.

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

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “My daughter likes it here,” he added, “and kicks up fewer rows than she does at home; so that’s a strong point in favor of this location.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. Cumberford came to the hangar nearly every day, now, and Steve and Orissa began to wonder how he found time to attend to other business—provided he had any.

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

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

the act of testing something

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

possessive form of “tyler” — elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

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

From this reading “My daughter likes it here,” he added, “and kicks up fewer rows than she does at home; so that’s a strong point in favor of this location.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.

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

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

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

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading But having discovered that Burthon was intent upon some secret intrigue, which could bode no good to his protégés—the Kanes—he promptly changed his mind and informed Steve on a subsequent visit that he had arranged affairs at home and was now free to spend the entire winter in Southern California.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Mr. Cumberford came to the hangar nearly every day, now, and Steve and Orissa began to wonder how he found time to attend to other business—provided he had any.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

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

From this reading SYBIL IS CRITICAL Steve was now progressing finely with the work on the Kane Aircraft and believed he would be able to overcome all the imperfections that had disclosed themselves during the first trial.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading On the day of Tyler’s visit he had announced it was his last trip to see the Kanes, as he had been summoned to Chicago to attend a directors’ meeting and from there would go on to New York.