Chapter XIX

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

later than; following

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

possessing life

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

(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 Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

expected hopefully

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Kenly's observation had been unproductive until the time when he obeyed the impulse to make himself known to Jessel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

a slight indication

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

the quality of being worthy of desiring

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading He had been impelled to do so by sheer desperation at having passed, from a professional point of view, one of the most unprofitable fortnights of his life.

without deviation

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He had been impelled to do so by sheer desperation at having passed, from a professional point of view, one of the most unprofitable fortnights of his life.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

the organ of sight

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

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

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

plural of “fortnight” — a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading He had been impelled to do so by sheer desperation at having passed, from a professional point of view, one of the most unprofitable fortnights of his life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had been impelled to do so by sheer desperation at having passed, from a professional point of view, one of the most unprofitable fortnights of his life.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

a farewell remark

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He had been impelled to do so by sheer desperation at having passed, from a professional point of view, one of the most unprofitable fortnights of his life.

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

From this reading But Kenly's observation had been unproductive until the time when he obeyed the impulse to make himself known to Jessel.

active strength of body or mind

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

urged or forced to action through moral pressure

From this reading He had been impelled to do so by sheer desperation at having passed, from a professional point of view, one of the most unprofitable fortnights of his life.

an instinctive motive

From this reading But Kenly's observation had been unproductive until the time when he obeyed the impulse to make himself known to Jessel.

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

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

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

From this reading But Kenly's observation had been unproductive until the time when he obeyed the impulse to make himself known to Jessel.

conformity or harmony

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

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

From this reading But Kenly's observation had been unproductive until the time when he obeyed the impulse to make himself known to Jessel.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading But Kenly's observation had been unproductive until the time when he obeyed the impulse to make himself known to Jessel.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had been impelled to do so by sheer desperation at having passed, from a professional point of view, one of the most unprofitable fortnights of his life.

engage in

From this reading But Kenly's observation had been unproductive until the time when he obeyed the impulse to make himself known to Jessel.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had been impelled to do so by sheer desperation at having passed, from a professional point of view, one of the most unprofitable fortnights of his life.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

not any; not one

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading But Kenly's observation had been unproductive until the time when he obeyed the impulse to make himself known to Jessel.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading But Kenly's observation had been unproductive until the time when he obeyed the impulse to make himself known to Jessel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had been impelled to do so by sheer desperation at having passed, from a professional point of view, one of the most unprofitable fortnights of his life.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He had been impelled to do so by sheer desperation at having passed, from a professional point of view, one of the most unprofitable fortnights of his life.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He had been impelled to do so by sheer desperation at having passed, from a professional point of view, one of the most unprofitable fortnights of his life.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading He had been impelled to do so by sheer desperation at having passed, from a professional point of view, one of the most unprofitable fortnights of his life.

-ing form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

unusual or striking

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

Identical; not different.

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He had been impelled to do so by sheer desperation at having passed, from a professional point of view, one of the most unprofitable fortnights of his life.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had been impelled to do so by sheer desperation at having passed, from a professional point of view, one of the most unprofitable fortnights of his life.

aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

not in physical motion

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading He had not anticipated any remarkable revelations when he had followed Cornelius into the hotel bar, and when he finally bade his old tenant good-bye, he had no need to force a spice of heartiness into the greeting.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But Kenly's observation had been unproductive until the time when he obeyed the impulse to make himself known to Jessel.

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

From this reading But Kenly's observation had been unproductive until the time when he obeyed the impulse to make himself known to Jessel.

create by training and teaching

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

(often followed by “of”) not aware

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

not producing or capable of producing

From this reading But Kenly's observation had been unproductive until the time when he obeyed the impulse to make himself known to Jessel.

producing little or no profit or gain

From this reading He had been impelled to do so by sheer desperation at having passed, from a professional point of view, one of the most unprofitable fortnights of his life.

up to a particular time

From this reading But Kenly's observation had been unproductive until the time when he obeyed the impulse to make himself known to Jessel.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading He had been impelled to do so by sheer desperation at having passed, from a professional point of view, one of the most unprofitable fortnights of his life.

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

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

at the time that

From this reading But Kenly's observation had been unproductive until the time when he obeyed the impulse to make himself known to Jessel.

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

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.

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

From this reading INSPECTOR KENLY REPORTS Although Cornelius had been entirely unaware of the fact, his late landlord had arrived at Whitsea by the same train as himself, and had been keeping a sharp eye on him, and if it were possible, a still sharper eye on Guy Hora.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Directly after Jessel left him he felt the necessity for rearranging all his theories, but at the same time he was equally alive to the desirability of getting to work upon the new clue which was in his possession.