Chapter I

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

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

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

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

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

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading It seems that Fullerton must have approached from the side street, for the two men met at the foot of the Court House steps and came up together.

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

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

a person trained to compete in sports

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

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

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

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

From this reading It seems that Fullerton must have approached from the side street, for the two men met at the foot of the Court House steps and came up together.

the status of being a champion

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading So he counted it luck just to have the chance to say "Good morning."

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading So he counted it luck just to have the chance to say "Good morning."

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

an awkward and inexperienced youth

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

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

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

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

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It seems that Fullerton must have approached from the side street, for the two men met at the foot of the Court House steps and came up together.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

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

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

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

From this reading So he counted it luck just to have the chance to say "Good morning."

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

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So he counted it luck just to have the chance to say "Good morning."

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

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

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

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

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

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

of great significance or value

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

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

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

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

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

and nothing more

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

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 Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading So he counted it luck just to have the chance to say "Good morning."

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

possessive form of “lyon” — a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

of or relating to or caused by magnetism

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

engage in

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

the force of workers available

From this reading It seems that Fullerton must have approached from the side street, for the two men met at the foot of the Court House steps and came up together.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading It seems that Fullerton must have approached from the side street, for the two men met at the foot of the Court House steps and came up together.

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

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading So he counted it luck just to have the chance to say "Good morning."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It seems that Fullerton must have approached from the side street, for the two men met at the foot of the Court House steps and came up together.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

express or signify by nodding

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

on one occasion

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

and nothing more

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

by chance

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

cause to run

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

an angry dispute

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

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

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

express in words

From this reading So he counted it luck just to have the chance to say "Good morning."

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seems that Fullerton must have approached from the side street, for the two men met at the foot of the Court House steps and came up together.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It seems that Fullerton must have approached from the side street, for the two men met at the foot of the Court House steps and came up together.

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From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

the quality of being significant

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So he counted it luck just to have the chance to say "Good morning."

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading It seems that Fullerton must have approached from the side street, for the two men met at the foot of the Court House steps and came up together.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

carry out

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

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 Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

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

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

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

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It seems that Fullerton must have approached from the side street, for the two men met at the foot of the Court House steps and came up together.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

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

From this reading It seems that Fullerton must have approached from the side street, for the two men met at the foot of the Court House steps and came up together.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

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

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

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

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

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From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

at the time that

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

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

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

which person or people

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Through the glass side-panel of the door he had seen Lawrence coming up the stone walk from the street, and he had watched him with eagerness, meaning to get a nod as he passed, for Lawrence was not only a rising young lawyer, but, what was more important to the cub reporter, he had just won the championship in the curling contest of the city clubs.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Young Lyon, lounging in the Court House to make up his daily tale of items for the Waynscott _News_, was perhaps the only man who knew exactly how the quarrel between Lawrence and Fullerton began, though, when later events had made that quarrel take on an unexpected significance, he was exactly the one man who did not talk about it.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Slight as was Lyon's acquaintance with him, it had the touch of hero-worship which a youth is always ready to pour out as an offering before a man who is at once an athlete, a social success, a man eminent in professional life, and withal magnetic and charming in his personal relations, as Lawrence was.