Chapter XI

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

From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading In like manner, when the most select circle of society is in trouble, it is the man who has no very good claim to recognition in that circle who first feels the effects of the internal agitation.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

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

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

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

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

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

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

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From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

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From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

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From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

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

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading In like manner, when the most select circle of society is in trouble, it is the man who has no very good claim to recognition in that circle who first feels the effects of the internal agitation.

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

From this reading When a subterranean disturbance shakes a city it is the most clumsily constructed houses that go down first.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading In like manner, when the most select circle of society is in trouble, it is the man who has no very good claim to recognition in that circle who first feels the effects of the internal agitation.

an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

in a clumsy manner

From this reading When a subterranean disturbance shakes a city it is the most clumsily constructed houses that go down first.

force somebody to do something

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading When a subterranean disturbance shakes a city it is the most clumsily constructed houses that go down first.

in an accurate manner

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading When a subterranean disturbance shakes a city it is the most clumsily constructed houses that go down first.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When a subterranean disturbance shakes a city it is the most clumsily constructed houses that go down first.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading In like manner, when the most select circle of society is in trouble, it is the man who has no very good claim to recognition in that circle who first feels the effects of the internal agitation.

not divided or shared with others

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading In like manner, when the most select circle of society is in trouble, it is the man who has no very good claim to recognition in that circle who first feels the effects of the internal agitation.

with resolute determination

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When a subterranean disturbance shakes a city it is the most clumsily constructed houses that go down first.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When a subterranean disturbance shakes a city it is the most clumsily constructed houses that go down first.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

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

From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

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

From this reading In like manner, when the most select circle of society is in trouble, it is the man who has no very good claim to recognition in that circle who first feels the effects of the internal agitation.

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

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

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

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

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

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When a subterranean disturbance shakes a city it is the most clumsily constructed houses that go down first.

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

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

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface

From this reading In like manner, when the most select circle of society is in trouble, it is the man who has no very good claim to recognition in that circle who first feels the effects of the internal agitation.

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

From this reading When a subterranean disturbance shakes a city it is the most clumsily constructed houses that go down first.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

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

From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In like manner, when the most select circle of society is in trouble, it is the man who has no very good claim to recognition in that circle who first feels the effects of the internal agitation.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In like manner, when the most select circle of society is in trouble, it is the man who has no very good claim to recognition in that circle who first feels the effects of the internal agitation.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In like manner, when the most select circle of society is in trouble, it is the man who has no very good claim to recognition in that circle who first feels the effects of the internal agitation.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

used to form the superlative

From this reading When a subterranean disturbance shakes a city it is the most clumsily constructed houses that go down first.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

not any; not one

From this reading In like manner, when the most select circle of society is in trouble, it is the man who has no very good claim to recognition in that circle who first feels the effects of the internal agitation.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

and nothing more

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

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

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

by chance

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading In like manner, when the most select circle of society is in trouble, it is the man who has no very good claim to recognition in that circle who first feels the effects of the internal agitation.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

with reluctance

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

of superior grade

From this reading In like manner, when the most select circle of society is in trouble, it is the man who has no very good claim to recognition in that circle who first feels the effects of the internal agitation.

plural of “shake” — building material used as siding or roofing

From this reading When a subterranean disturbance shakes a city it is the most clumsily constructed houses that go down first.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading In like manner, when the most select circle of society is in trouble, it is the man who has no very good claim to recognition in that circle who first feels the effects of the internal agitation.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

make strong or stronger

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading When a subterranean disturbance shakes a city it is the most clumsily constructed houses that go down first.

carry out

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

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

From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

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

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

a source of difficulty

From this reading In like manner, when the most select circle of society is in trouble, it is the man who has no very good claim to recognition in that circle who first feels the effects of the internal agitation.

precisely as stated

From this reading In like manner, when the most select circle of society is in trouble, it is the man who has no very good claim to recognition in that circle who first feels the effects of the internal agitation.

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

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

having relatively great weight; heavy

From this reading Budd, of course, was obliged to do more or less thinking in order to be always correctly dressed, but it was only a great crisis that could compel him to ponder really weighty problems for any length of time.

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

From this reading Buchanan Budd had been doing a good deal of deep thinking of late--proof positive that the times were out of joint.

at the time that

From this reading When a subterranean disturbance shakes a city it is the most clumsily constructed houses that go down first.

which person or people

From this reading In like manner, when the most select circle of society is in trouble, it is the man who has no very good claim to recognition in that circle who first feels the effects of the internal agitation.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.

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

From this reading As Buchanan Budd listened to the current gossip at his clubs, and read in the newspapers impudent criticisms on the doings of the people with whom he associated, he came reluctantly, but firmly, to the conclusion that it behooved him to take some step that would strengthen his position as a recognized member of the most exclusive social clique in the country--perhaps in the world.