Chapter XII · On the Track

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

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

matters of personal concern

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

(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 He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

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

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

eagerly desirous

From this reading He saw that the visitor was anxious to make money, and concluded that perhaps it was best to settle matters on this coldly legal basis.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading The Squire professed himself quite willing that things should be so arranged, but he was scarcely so dense as Carrington believed him to be.

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

From this reading Generally speaking, it seemed as though Mallien's prophecy of Carrington picking Rupert's pockets was likely to come true.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading He saw that the visitor was anxious to make money, and concluded that perhaps it was best to settle matters on this coldly legal basis.

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

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The Squire professed himself quite willing that things should be so arranged, but he was scarcely so dense as Carrington believed him to be.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He saw that the visitor was anxious to make money, and concluded that perhaps it was best to settle matters on this coldly legal basis.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Squire professed himself quite willing that things should be so arranged, but he was scarcely so dense as Carrington believed him to be.

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From this reading Generally speaking, it seemed as though Mallien's prophecy of Carrington picking Rupert's pockets was likely to come true.

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

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading He saw that the visitor was anxious to make money, and concluded that perhaps it was best to settle matters on this coldly legal basis.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Generally speaking, it seemed as though Mallien's prophecy of Carrington picking Rupert's pockets was likely to come true.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading He saw that the visitor was anxious to make money, and concluded that perhaps it was best to settle matters on this coldly legal basis.

having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading The Squire professed himself quite willing that things should be so arranged, but he was scarcely so dense as Carrington believed him to be.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

set up or found

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Generally speaking, it seemed as though Mallien's prophecy of Carrington picking Rupert's pockets was likely to come true.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

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

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

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

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

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From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

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

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Squire professed himself quite willing that things should be so arranged, but he was scarcely so dense as Carrington believed him to be.

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

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

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

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Generally speaking, it seemed as though Mallien's prophecy of Carrington picking Rupert's pockets was likely to come true.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading He saw that the visitor was anxious to make money, and concluded that perhaps it was best to settle matters on this coldly legal basis.

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Generally speaking, it seemed as though Mallien's prophecy of Carrington picking Rupert's pockets was likely to come true.

engage in

From this reading He saw that the visitor was anxious to make money, and concluded that perhaps it was best to settle matters on this coldly legal basis.

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

From this reading Generally speaking, it seemed as though Mallien's prophecy of Carrington picking Rupert's pockets was likely to come true.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He saw that the visitor was anxious to make money, and concluded that perhaps it was best to settle matters on this coldly legal basis.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

absolutely essential

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Generally speaking, it seemed as though Mallien's prophecy of Carrington picking Rupert's pockets was likely to come true.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He saw that the visitor was anxious to make money, and concluded that perhaps it was best to settle matters on this coldly legal basis.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

owed as a debt

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

by chance

From this reading He saw that the visitor was anxious to make money, and concluded that perhaps it was best to settle matters on this coldly legal basis.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading Generally speaking, it seemed as though Mallien's prophecy of Carrington picking Rupert's pockets was likely to come true.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Generally speaking, it seemed as though Mallien's prophecy of Carrington picking Rupert's pockets was likely to come true.

professing to be qualified

From this reading The Squire professed himself quite willing that things should be so arranged, but he was scarcely so dense as Carrington believed him to be.

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading Generally speaking, it seemed as though Mallien's prophecy of Carrington picking Rupert's pockets was likely to come true.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The Squire professed himself quite willing that things should be so arranged, but he was scarcely so dense as Carrington believed him to be.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

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

From this reading Generally speaking, it seemed as though Mallien's prophecy of Carrington picking Rupert's pockets was likely to come true.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw that the visitor was anxious to make money, and concluded that perhaps it was best to settle matters on this coldly legal basis.

only a very short time before

From this reading The Squire professed himself quite willing that things should be so arranged, but he was scarcely so dense as Carrington believed him to be.

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

From this reading Generally speaking, it seemed as though Mallien's prophecy of Carrington picking Rupert's pockets was likely to come true.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading He saw that the visitor was anxious to make money, and concluded that perhaps it was best to settle matters on this coldly legal basis.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The Squire professed himself quite willing that things should be so arranged, but he was scarcely so dense as Carrington believed him to be.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Squire professed himself quite willing that things should be so arranged, but he was scarcely so dense as Carrington believed him to be.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Generally speaking, it seemed as though Mallien's prophecy of Carrington picking Rupert's pockets was likely to come true.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading The Squire professed himself quite willing that things should be so arranged, but he was scarcely so dense as Carrington believed him to be.

past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

carry out

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

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

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The Squire professed himself quite willing that things should be so arranged, but he was scarcely so dense as Carrington believed him to be.

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

From this reading He saw that the visitor was anxious to make money, and concluded that perhaps it was best to settle matters on this coldly legal basis.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Generally speaking, it seemed as though Mallien's prophecy of Carrington picking Rupert's pockets was likely to come true.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

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

From this reading Generally speaking, it seemed as though Mallien's prophecy of Carrington picking Rupert's pockets was likely to come true.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Generally speaking, it seemed as though Mallien's prophecy of Carrington picking Rupert's pockets was likely to come true.

up to a particular time

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

someone who visits

From this reading He saw that the visitor was anxious to make money, and concluded that perhaps it was best to settle matters on this coldly legal basis.

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

From this reading Generally speaking, it seemed as though Mallien's prophecy of Carrington picking Rupert's pockets was likely to come true.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Owing to circumstances, the barrister had found a perfectly legitimate way of getting money from his friend, and intended to take every advantage of the opportunity.

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

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading The Squire professed himself quite willing that things should be so arranged, but he was scarcely so dense as Carrington believed him to be.

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

From this reading He explained to Hendle that it would be necessary for him to remain at The Big House until all these crooked affairs were straightened out, and that, his time being valuable, he would require a handsome fee for his services.