Chapter II

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

From this reading Then Travers major reluctantly decided that, with a spy, certain things must be done.

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

From this reading And the first thing was to prove it.

any thing at all

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

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

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

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

From this reading Then Travers major reluctantly decided that, with a spy, certain things must be done.

for the reason that

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He didn’t like doing them, but they had to be done.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Then Travers major reluctantly decided that, with a spy, certain things must be done.

a boy or man

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Once they surprised him making notes, and when he saw Booth coming, he tore them up.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Then Travers major reluctantly decided that, with a spy, certain things must be done.

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

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

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From this reading He didn’t like doing them, but they had to be done.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He didn’t like doing them, but they had to be done.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Then Travers major reluctantly decided that, with a spy, certain things must be done.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading And the first thing was to prove it.

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

From this reading He didn’t like doing them, but they had to be done.

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

From this reading He didn’t like doing them, but they had to be done.

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

From this reading Once they surprised him making notes, and when he saw Booth coming, he tore them up.

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

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And the first thing was to prove it.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He didn’t like doing them, but they had to be done.

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

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Then Travers major reluctantly decided that, with a spy, certain things must be done.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Once they surprised him making notes, and when he saw Booth coming, he tore them up.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Then Travers major reluctantly decided that, with a spy, certain things must be done.

plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

United States writer (1870-1902)

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Once they surprised him making notes, and when he saw Booth coming, he tore them up.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

on one occasion

From this reading Once they surprised him making notes, and when he saw Booth coming, he tore them up.

and nothing more

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading And the first thing was to prove it.

with reluctance

From this reading Then Travers major reluctantly decided that, with a spy, certain things must be done.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

cut with a saw

From this reading Once they surprised him making notes, and when he saw Booth coming, he tore them up.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

in the near future

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

catch sight of

From this reading Then Travers major reluctantly decided that, with a spy, certain things must be done.

keeping a secret or furtive watch

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Once they surprised him making notes, and when he saw Booth coming, he tore them up.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then Travers major reluctantly decided that, with a spy, certain things must be done.

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

From this reading And the first thing was to prove it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He didn’t like doing them, but they had to be done.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Travers major reluctantly decided that, with a spy, certain things must be done.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He didn’t like doing them, but they had to be done.

a special situation

From this reading And the first thing was to prove it.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Then Travers major reluctantly decided that, with a spy, certain things must be done.

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

From this reading He didn’t like doing them, but they had to be done.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading Once they surprised him making notes, and when he saw Booth coming, he tore them up.

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From this reading Then Travers major reluctantly decided that, with a spy, certain things must be done.

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

From this reading Once they surprised him making notes, and when he saw Booth coming, he tore them up.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

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

From this reading And the first thing was to prove it.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

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

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

at the time that

From this reading Once they surprised him making notes, and when he saw Booth coming, he tore them up.

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

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then Travers major reluctantly decided that, with a spy, certain things must be done.

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

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

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

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "You can only prove a chap is a spy by spying yourself," Travers said, and well knowing the peculiar skill of Norris and Booth, he told them to keep a careful lookout on Wundt and report anything suspicious; which they did do, because it was work to which they were well suited by their natures, and they soon reported that Wundt went long walks out of bounds, and evidently avoided people as much as possible.