Chapter XVI

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

From this reading He had been studying the report of an engineering expert on a Colorado irrigation scheme and he was trying to master and correct its weaknesses.

go together

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

Having no one else present.

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He had been studying the report of an engineering expert on a Colorado irrigation scheme and he was trying to master and correct its weaknesses.

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

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

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

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been studying the report of an engineering expert on a Colorado irrigation scheme and he was trying to master and correct its weaknesses.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

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From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

lacking funds

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

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From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

move or strike with a noise

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains

From this reading He had been studying the report of an engineering expert on a Colorado irrigation scheme and he was trying to master and correct its weaknesses.

make right or correct

From this reading He had been studying the report of an engineering expert on a Colorado irrigation scheme and he was trying to master and correct its weaknesses.

enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

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

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

having lost your job

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

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

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry

From this reading He had been studying the report of an engineering expert on a Colorado irrigation scheme and he was trying to master and correct its weaknesses.

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

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading He had been studying the report of an engineering expert on a Colorado irrigation scheme and he was trying to master and correct its weaknesses.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

a short vivid experience

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

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

From this reading He had been studying the report of an engineering expert on a Colorado irrigation scheme and he was trying to master and correct its weaknesses.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

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

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

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

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

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

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

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

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

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

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc

From this reading He had been studying the report of an engineering expert on a Colorado irrigation scheme and he was trying to master and correct its weaknesses.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He had been studying the report of an engineering expert on a Colorado irrigation scheme and he was trying to master and correct its weaknesses.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

and nothing more

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

set afire or burning

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

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From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

kept in good condition

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

the military governor of a frontier province in medieval Germany

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

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

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He had been studying the report of an engineering expert on a Colorado irrigation scheme and he was trying to master and correct its weaknesses.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

held or filled or in use

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had been studying the report of an engineering expert on a Colorado irrigation scheme and he was trying to master and correct its weaknesses.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had been studying the report of an engineering expert on a Colorado irrigation scheme and he was trying to master and correct its weaknesses.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

above and across; more than

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

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

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

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

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

past form of “recede” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading He had been studying the report of an engineering expert on a Colorado irrigation scheme and he was trying to master and correct its weaknesses.

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From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading He had been studying the report of an engineering expert on a Colorado irrigation scheme and he was trying to master and correct its weaknesses.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

not in physical motion

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading He had been studying the report of an engineering expert on a Colorado irrigation scheme and he was trying to master and correct its weaknesses.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

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

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

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

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

hard to endure

From this reading He had been studying the report of an engineering expert on a Colorado irrigation scheme and he was trying to master and correct its weaknesses.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

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

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

the act of using

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

under normal conditions

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

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From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

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

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

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

From this reading He had been studying the report of an engineering expert on a Colorado irrigation scheme and he was trying to master and correct its weaknesses.

plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point

From this reading He had been studying the report of an engineering expert on a Colorado irrigation scheme and he was trying to master and correct its weaknesses.

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

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

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

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

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

From this reading WARRY'S REPENTANCE Saxton dined alone at the Clarkson Club, as he usually did, and went afterward to his office, which he still maintained in the Clarkson National Building.

during the time that

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He thought he understood why his friend had been so occupied in his office of late; but whether Warry and Evelyn Porter were engaged or not, Warry ought to find better use for his talents than in amusing Mabel Margrave.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading As he hung over the blue-prints and the pages of figures that lay before him, the flashing red wheels of Mabel Margrave's trap kept interfering; he wished Warry had not turned up just as he had.

in the company of; together with

From this reading John lighted his pipe to help with the blue-prints, and while he drew it into cozy accord with himself, the elevator outside discharged a passenger; he heard the click of the wire door as the cage receded, followed by Raridan's quick step in the hall, and Warry broke in on him.