Chapter VII · Chapter 7

later than; following

From this reading MY VISITOR For long enough after Gatton's departure I sat thinking over our conversation.

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From this reading "Ah, Coates," I said, "light up."

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

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

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

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading He switched on the electric light and I saw layers of smoke--clouds drifting from the open window towards the newly opened door.

third-person singular of “coat” — put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading MY VISITOR For long enough after Gatton's departure I sat thinking over our conversation.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

well in the past; former

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

the act of departing

From this reading MY VISITOR For long enough after Gatton's departure I sat thinking over our conversation.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He switched on the electric light and I saw layers of smoke--clouds drifting from the open window towards the newly opened door.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading He switched on the electric light and I saw layers of smoke--clouds drifting from the open window towards the newly opened door.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading He switched on the electric light and I saw layers of smoke--clouds drifting from the open window towards the newly opened door.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading MY VISITOR For long enough after Gatton's departure I sat thinking over our conversation.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MY VISITOR For long enough after Gatton's departure I sat thinking over our conversation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He switched on the electric light and I saw layers of smoke--clouds drifting from the open window towards the newly opened door.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

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From this reading MY VISITOR For long enough after Gatton's departure I sat thinking over our conversation.

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

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

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

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

provoking horror

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

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

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading MY VISITOR For long enough after Gatton's departure I sat thinking over our conversation.

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

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

quality of coming late or later in time

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

plural of “layer” — single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

From this reading He switched on the electric light and I saw layers of smoke--clouds drifting from the open window towards the newly opened door.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "Ah, Coates," I said, "light up."

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

From this reading MY VISITOR For long enough after Gatton's departure I sat thinking over our conversation.

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From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

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

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY VISITOR For long enough after Gatton's departure I sat thinking over our conversation.

very recently

From this reading He switched on the electric light and I saw layers of smoke--clouds drifting from the open window towards the newly opened door.

not any; not one

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He switched on the electric light and I saw layers of smoke--clouds drifting from the open window towards the newly opened door.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He switched on the electric light and I saw layers of smoke--clouds drifting from the open window towards the newly opened door.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He switched on the electric light and I saw layers of smoke--clouds drifting from the open window towards the newly opened door.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading MY VISITOR For long enough after Gatton's departure I sat thinking over our conversation.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

above and across; more than

From this reading MY VISITOR For long enough after Gatton's departure I sat thinking over our conversation.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

in the near future

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

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

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Ah, Coates," I said, "light up."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading MY VISITOR For long enough after Gatton's departure I sat thinking over our conversation.

cut with a saw

From this reading He switched on the electric light and I saw layers of smoke--clouds drifting from the open window towards the newly opened door.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

term of address for a man

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

From this reading He switched on the electric light and I saw layers of smoke--clouds drifting from the open window towards the newly opened door.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

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

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading MY VISITOR For long enough after Gatton's departure I sat thinking over our conversation.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

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

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

in the direction of

From this reading He switched on the electric light and I saw layers of smoke--clouds drifting from the open window towards the newly opened door.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

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

From this reading "Ah, Coates," I said, "light up."

precisely as stated

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

someone who visits

From this reading MY VISITOR For long enough after Gatton's departure I sat thinking over our conversation.

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

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

at the time that

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.

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

From this reading Despite the lateness of the hour at which he had departed, he had had no thought of rest and was setting out in quest of further evidence to point to the author of Sir Marcus's death.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He switched on the electric light and I saw layers of smoke--clouds drifting from the open window towards the newly opened door.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The room was laden with tobacco smoke, for our conference had lasted more than two hours, but dusk was very fully established and when presently as I sat there in the dark contemplating the horrible labyrinth into which my steps had drifted, Coates entered.