Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading But I had scarcely donned my house-coat, settled in my chair, and got my pipe to going, when there came a tap at the door.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

later than; following

From this reading The incessant strain told upon both our partners and even upon me, so that I returned to my rooms after dinner one evening determined to go early to bed.

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

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

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

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The incessant strain told upon both our partners and even upon me, so that I returned to my rooms after dinner one evening determined to go early to bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The incessant strain told upon both our partners and even upon me, so that I returned to my rooms after dinner one evening determined to go early to bed.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

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

From this reading But I had scarcely donned my house-coat, settled in my chair, and got my pipe to going, when there came a tap at the door.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading But I had scarcely donned my house-coat, settled in my chair, and got my pipe to going, when there came a tap at the door.

being joined in close association

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The incessant strain told upon both our partners and even upon me, so that I returned to my rooms after dinner one evening determined to go early to bed.

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

From this reading The incessant strain told upon both our partners and even upon me, so that I returned to my rooms after dinner one evening determined to go early to bed.

inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body

From this reading But I had scarcely donned my house-coat, settled in my chair, and got my pipe to going, when there came a tap at the door.

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

From this reading But I had scarcely donned my house-coat, settled in my chair, and got my pipe to going, when there came a tap at the door.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The incessant strain told upon both our partners and even upon me, so that I returned to my rooms after dinner one evening determined to go early to bed.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

first in order of birth

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

divisible by two

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The incessant strain told upon both our partners and even upon me, so that I returned to my rooms after dinner one evening determined to go early to bed.

a social unit living together

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

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

From this reading The incessant strain told upon both our partners and even upon me, so that I returned to my rooms after dinner one evening determined to go early to bed.

the act of departing

From this reading But I had scarcely donned my house-coat, settled in my chair, and got my pipe to going, when there came a tap at the door.

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

From this reading But I had scarcely donned my house-coat, settled in my chair, and got my pipe to going, when there came a tap at the door.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

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

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

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

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

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

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

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

From this reading But I had scarcely donned my house-coat, settled in my chair, and got my pipe to going, when there came a tap at the door.

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

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

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

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

past form of “impugn” — attack as false or wrong

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

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

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading The incessant strain told upon both our partners and even upon me, so that I returned to my rooms after dinner one evening determined to go early to bed.

a formal command or admonition

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

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

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

and nothing more

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

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

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

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

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The incessant strain told upon both our partners and even upon me, so that I returned to my rooms after dinner one evening determined to go early to bed.

come together

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

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

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The incessant strain told upon both our partners and even upon me, so that I returned to my rooms after dinner one evening determined to go early to bed.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

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

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading The incessant strain told upon both our partners and even upon me, so that I returned to my rooms after dinner one evening determined to go early to bed.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading But I had scarcely donned my house-coat, settled in my chair, and got my pipe to going, when there came a tap at the door.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

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

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

emergence during embryonic development of various characters or structures that appeared during the evolutionary history of the strain or species

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

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

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The incessant strain told upon both our partners and even upon me, so that I returned to my rooms after dinner one evening determined to go early to bed.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The incessant strain told upon both our partners and even upon me, so that I returned to my rooms after dinner one evening determined to go early to bed.

only a very short time before

From this reading But I had scarcely donned my house-coat, settled in my chair, and got my pipe to going, when there came a tap at the door.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading But I had scarcely donned my house-coat, settled in my chair, and got my pipe to going, when there came a tap at the door.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

a male human offspring

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

not in physical motion

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

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 The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading The incessant strain told upon both our partners and even upon me, so that I returned to my rooms after dinner one evening determined to go early to bed.

an event in which one thing is substituted for another

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

cut a female screw thread with a tap

From this reading But I had scarcely donned my house-coat, settled in my chair, and got my pipe to going, when there came a tap at the door.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

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

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But I had scarcely donned my house-coat, settled in my chair, and got my pipe to going, when there came a tap at the door.

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

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

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

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The incessant strain told upon both our partners and even upon me, so that I returned to my rooms after dinner one evening determined to go early to bed.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

hard to endure

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The incessant strain told upon both our partners and even upon me, so that I returned to my rooms after dinner one evening determined to go early to bed.

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

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

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

at the time that

From this reading But I had scarcely donned my house-coat, settled in my chair, and got my pipe to going, when there came a tap at the door.

during the time that

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

widely circulated or diffused

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Hurd substitution case was more spectacular, and appealed to the press with peculiar force, since one of the principal victims had been the eldest son of Preston McLandberg, the veteran managing editor of the _Record_, and the bringing of the suit impugned the honor of his family--but it is still too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation here, even were it connected with this story.

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

From this reading I Meet Monsieur Martigny Our regular work at the office just at that time happened to be unusually heavy and trying.

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

From this reading The Brown injunction suit, while not greatly attracting public attention, involved points of such nicety and affected interests so widespread, that the whole bar of New York was watching it.