Chapter IV · Chapter 4

later than; following

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Archie knew, as did the Professor, that he could not supply the necessary five thousand pounds without practically ruining himself, and already he had crippled his resources in paying over the price of the green mummy.

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

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

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From this reading For the next two or three days, Archie felt decidedly, worried over his projected marriage with Lucy.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

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

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

in a blunt direct manner

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

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From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

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From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

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

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

past form of “clamor” — make loud demands

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

permission to do something

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

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

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading Archie knew, as did the Professor, that he could not supply the necessary five thousand pounds without practically ruining himself, and already he had crippled his resources in paying over the price of the green mummy.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For the next two or three days, Archie felt decidedly, worried over his projected marriage with Lucy.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading For the next two or three days, Archie felt decidedly, worried over his projected marriage with Lucy.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading For the next two or three days, Archie felt decidedly, worried over his projected marriage with Lucy.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Archie knew, as did the Professor, that he could not supply the necessary five thousand pounds without practically ruining himself, and already he had crippled his resources in paying over the price of the green mummy.

with fondness; with love

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the next two or three days, Archie felt decidedly, worried over his projected marriage with Lucy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

a man of refinement

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

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

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Archie knew, as did the Professor, that he could not supply the necessary five thousand pounds without practically ruining himself, and already he had crippled his resources in paying over the price of the green mummy.

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

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

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

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

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

From this reading Archie knew, as did the Professor, that he could not supply the necessary five thousand pounds without practically ruining himself, and already he had crippled his resources in paying over the price of the green mummy.

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

From this reading For the next two or three days, Archie felt decidedly, worried over his projected marriage with Lucy.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

the quality of being humane

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Archie knew, as did the Professor, that he could not supply the necessary five thousand pounds without practically ruining himself, and already he had crippled his resources in paying over the price of the green mummy.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading For the next two or three days, Archie felt decidedly, worried over his projected marriage with Lucy.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading For the next two or three days, Archie felt decidedly, worried over his projected marriage with Lucy.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading Archie knew, as did the Professor, that he could not supply the necessary five thousand pounds without practically ruining himself, and already he had crippled his resources in paying over the price of the green mummy.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

absolutely essential

From this reading Archie knew, as did the Professor, that he could not supply the necessary five thousand pounds without practically ruining himself, and already he had crippled his resources in paying over the price of the green mummy.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading For the next two or three days, Archie felt decidedly, worried over his projected marriage with Lucy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

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

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For the next two or three days, Archie felt decidedly, worried over his projected marriage with Lucy.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

above and across; more than

From this reading For the next two or three days, Archie felt decidedly, worried over his projected marriage with Lucy.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Archie knew, as did the Professor, that he could not supply the necessary five thousand pounds without practically ruining himself, and already he had crippled his resources in paying over the price of the green mummy.

a native or inhabitant of Peru

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

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

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Archie knew, as did the Professor, that he could not supply the necessary five thousand pounds without practically ruining himself, and already he had crippled his resources in paying over the price of the green mummy.

almost; nearly

From this reading Archie knew, as did the Professor, that he could not supply the necessary five thousand pounds without practically ruining himself, and already he had crippled his resources in paying over the price of the green mummy.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Archie knew, as did the Professor, that he could not supply the necessary five thousand pounds without practically ruining himself, and already he had crippled his resources in paying over the price of the green mummy.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading For the next two or three days, Archie felt decidedly, worried over his projected marriage with Lucy.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Archie knew, as did the Professor, that he could not supply the necessary five thousand pounds without practically ruining himself, and already he had crippled his resources in paying over the price of the green mummy.

destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

From this reading Archie knew, as did the Professor, that he could not supply the necessary five thousand pounds without practically ruining himself, and already he had crippled his resources in paying over the price of the green mummy.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

only a very short time before

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

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

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Archie knew, as did the Professor, that he could not supply the necessary five thousand pounds without practically ruining himself, and already he had crippled his resources in paying over the price of the green mummy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

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

From this reading For the next two or three days, Archie felt decidedly, worried over his projected marriage with Lucy.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Archie knew, as did the Professor, that he could not supply the necessary five thousand pounds without practically ruining himself, and already he had crippled his resources in paying over the price of the green mummy.

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

From this reading For the next two or three days, Archie felt decidedly, worried over his projected marriage with Lucy.

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

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

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

From this reading For the next two or three days, Archie felt decidedly, worried over his projected marriage with Lucy.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.

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

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For the next two or three days, Archie felt decidedly, worried over his projected marriage with Lucy.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Archie knew, as did the Professor, that he could not supply the necessary five thousand pounds without practically ruining himself, and already he had crippled his resources in paying over the price of the green mummy.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Certainly he had--to put it bluntly--purchased Braddock's consent, and that gentleman could scarcely draw back from his plighted word, which had cost the lover so much.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Nevertheless, Hope did not entirely, trust the Professor, as, from the few words which he had let drop at the dinner party, it was plain that he hankered after money with which to fit out the expedition in search of the mysterious tomb to which he had alluded.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading For the next two or three days, Archie felt decidedly, worried over his projected marriage with Lucy.

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

From this reading He had fondly believed that Braddock would have been satisfied with the relic of Peruvian humanity; but it seemed that the Professor, having got what he wanted, now clamored for what was at present beyond his reach.