Chapter XIII

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

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading IN WHICH THE BEETLES CRAWL But solid beetles crawled about The chilly hearth and naked floor.

later than; following

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

anew

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

(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 _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE BEETLES CRAWL But solid beetles crawled about The chilly hearth and naked floor.

subject to appointment

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

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From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

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From this reading He handed Norman a letter sealed with what Norman knew to be Arnolfo's seal.

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

From this reading It ran as follows: "DEAR NORMAN,-- "Everything is going well.

past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

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

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

plural of “beetle” — insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings

From this reading IN WHICH THE BEETLES CRAWL But solid beetles crawled about The chilly hearth and naked floor.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

next to; at the side of

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IN WHICH THE BEETLES CRAWL But solid beetles crawled about The chilly hearth and naked floor.

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

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading IN WHICH THE BEETLES CRAWL But solid beetles crawled about The chilly hearth and naked floor.

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

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading IN WHICH THE BEETLES CRAWL But solid beetles crawled about The chilly hearth and naked floor.

past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading IN WHICH THE BEETLES CRAWL But solid beetles crawled about The chilly hearth and naked floor.

dearly loved

From this reading It ran as follows: "DEAR NORMAN,-- "Everything is going well.

marked by or given to doubt

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

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

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading It ran as follows: "DEAR NORMAN,-- "Everything is going well.

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

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading IN WHICH THE BEETLES CRAWL But solid beetles crawled about The chilly hearth and naked floor.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It ran as follows: "DEAR NORMAN,-- "Everything is going well.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

a man of refinement

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

the act of departing

From this reading It ran as follows: "DEAR NORMAN,-- "Everything is going well.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading He handed Norman a letter sealed with what Norman knew to be Arnolfo's seal.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

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

From this reading He handed Norman a letter sealed with what Norman knew to be Arnolfo's seal.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading IN WHICH THE BEETLES CRAWL But solid beetles crawled about The chilly hearth and naked floor.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

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

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

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

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE BEETLES CRAWL But solid beetles crawled about The chilly hearth and naked floor.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

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

From this reading It ran as follows: "DEAR NORMAN,-- "Everything is going well.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It ran as follows: "DEAR NORMAN,-- "Everything is going well.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

English author of novels and poetry who was born in India (1865-1936)

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

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 He handed Norman a letter sealed with what Norman knew to be Arnolfo's seal.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He handed Norman a letter sealed with what Norman knew to be Arnolfo's seal.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

and nothing more

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

used to form the superlative

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

completely unclothed

From this reading IN WHICH THE BEETLES CRAWL But solid beetles crawled about The chilly hearth and naked floor.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

tall fan palm of Africa and India and Malaysia yielding a hard wood and sweet sap that is a source of palm wine and sugar; leaves used for thatching and weaving

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

among the people

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading It ran as follows: "DEAR NORMAN,-- "Everything is going well.

on the contrary

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

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

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

offensive to the mind

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading He handed Norman a letter sealed with what Norman knew to be Arnolfo's seal.

established irrevocably

From this reading He handed Norman a letter sealed with what Norman knew to be Arnolfo's seal.

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

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

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

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading IN WHICH THE BEETLES CRAWL But solid beetles crawled about The chilly hearth and naked floor.

not in physical motion

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE BEETLES CRAWL But solid beetles crawled about The chilly hearth and naked floor.

in or at that place or location

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

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

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

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

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

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

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

(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 It ran as follows: "DEAR NORMAN,-- "Everything is going well.

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

From this reading _James Thompson, author of the "City of Dreadful Night," popularly ascribed to Mr Kipling._ All preparations for this most surprising conspiracy were to be ready, so Arnolfo gave Norman to understand, on the following afternoon, and Norman, doubting his senses and still doubting the seriousness of Arnolfo, rose early and came to the appointed place, which was again the British Consulate, before the appointed time.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He handed Norman a letter sealed with what Norman knew to be Arnolfo's seal.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE BEETLES CRAWL But solid beetles crawled about The chilly hearth and naked floor.

which person or people

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He handed Norman a letter sealed with what Norman knew to be Arnolfo's seal.

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

From this reading After a few minutes there came to greet him, not Arnolfo, but Sforelli, a gentleman who would have looked heroic in a burnoose beside the ruins of Palmyra, but seemed merely intellectual and rather repulsive in a morning coat.