used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COMETHUP DRIVES A BARGAIN.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It scarcely occurred to Comethup until after he had started on his chase what a mad business it all really was.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It scarcely occurred to Comethup until after he had started on his chase what a mad business it all really was.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
BARGAINnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading COMETHUP DRIVES A BARGAIN.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
blasphemynounUS /ˈblæsfəmi/
blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
From this reading But that thought was a blasphemy.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading After all, this man who had left her was the one man she loved, the one man she ever would love; if Comethup would play the part he had set himself, the part of loyal friend, he must bring that man back.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It scarcely occurred to Comethup until after he had started on his chase what a mad business it all really was.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that thought was a blasphemy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading It scarcely occurred to Comethup until after he had started on his chase what a mad business it all really was.
COMETHUP
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From this reading COMETHUP DRIVES A BARGAIN.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
DRIVESnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading COMETHUP DRIVES A BARGAIN.
divisible by two
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
at any time
From this reading After all, this man who had left her was the one man she loved, the one man she ever would love; if Comethup would play the part he had set himself, the part of loyal friend, he must bring that man back.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After all, this man who had left her was the one man she loved, the one man she ever would love; if Comethup would play the part he had set himself, the part of loyal friend, he must bring that man back.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It scarcely occurred to Comethup until after he had started on his chase what a mad business it all really was.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It scarcely occurred to Comethup until after he had started on his chase what a mad business it all really was.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After all, this man who had left her was the one man she loved, the one man she ever would love; if Comethup would play the part he had set himself, the part of loyal friend, he must bring that man back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It scarcely occurred to Comethup until after he had started on his chase what a mad business it all really was.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After all, this man who had left her was the one man she loved, the one man she ever would love; if Comethup would play the part he had set himself, the part of loyal friend, he must bring that man back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It scarcely occurred to Comethup until after he had started on his chase what a mad business it all really was.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading After all, this man who had left her was the one man she loved, the one man she ever would love; if Comethup would play the part he had set himself, the part of loyal friend, he must bring that man back.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
Linda
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From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading After all, this man who had left her was the one man she loved, the one man she ever would love; if Comethup would play the part he had set himself, the part of loyal friend, he must bring that man back.
held dear
From this reading After all, this man who had left her was the one man she loved, the one man she ever would love; if Comethup would play the part he had set himself, the part of loyal friend, he must bring that man back.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading After all, this man who had left her was the one man she loved, the one man she ever would love; if Comethup would play the part he had set himself, the part of loyal friend, he must bring that man back.
roused to anger
From this reading It scarcely occurred to Comethup until after he had started on his chase what a mad business it all really was.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading After all, this man who had left her was the one man she loved, the one man she ever would love; if Comethup would play the part he had set himself, the part of loyal friend, he must bring that man back.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading After all, this man who had left her was the one man she loved, the one man she ever would love; if Comethup would play the part he had set himself, the part of loyal friend, he must bring that man back.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It scarcely occurred to Comethup until after he had started on his chase what a mad business it all really was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It scarcely occurred to Comethup until after he had started on his chase what a mad business it all really was.
on one occasion
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After all, this man who had left her was the one man she loved, the one man she ever would love; if Comethup would play the part he had set himself, the part of loyal friend, he must bring that man back.
other's
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From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading After all, this man who had left her was the one man she loved, the one man she ever would love; if Comethup would play the part he had set himself, the part of loyal friend, he must bring that man back.
a course of conduct
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
by chance
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
participate in games or sport
From this reading After all, this man who had left her was the one man she loved, the one man she ever would love; if Comethup would play the part he had set himself, the part of loyal friend, he must bring that man back.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It scarcely occurred to Comethup until after he had started on his chase what a mad business it all really was.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
only a very short time before
From this reading It scarcely occurred to Comethup until after he had started on his chase what a mad business it all really was.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After all, this man who had left her was the one man she loved, the one man she ever would love; if Comethup would play the part he had set himself, the part of loyal friend, he must bring that man back.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After all, this man who had left her was the one man she loved, the one man she ever would love; if Comethup would play the part he had set himself, the part of loyal friend, he must bring that man back.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It scarcely occurred to Comethup until after he had started on his chase what a mad business it all really was.
carry out
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that thought was a blasphemy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But that thought was a blasphemy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It scarcely occurred to Comethup until after he had started on his chase what a mad business it all really was.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It scarcely occurred to Comethup until after he had started on his chase what a mad business it all really was.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It scarcely occurred to Comethup until after he had started on his chase what a mad business it all really was.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It scarcely occurred to Comethup until after he had started on his chase what a mad business it all really was.
which person or people
From this reading After all, this man who had left her was the one man she loved, the one man she ever would love; if Comethup would play the part he had set himself, the part of loyal friend, he must bring that man back.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was in a mood more than once to turn back, to let this cousin take his own path; the feverish desire was upon him to be with 'Linda--even, perhaps, by reason of the other's desertion, to creep a little nearer into her life.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After all, this man who had left her was the one man she loved, the one man she ever would love; if Comethup would play the part he had set himself, the part of loyal friend, he must bring that man back.
