Chapter XV

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

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

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

From this reading To my satisfaction, she exhibited no signs of trepidation, if she did not appear altogether delighted that I was to have another opportunity of distinguishing myself.

a formal public statement

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading To my satisfaction, she exhibited no signs of trepidation, if she did not appear altogether delighted that I was to have another opportunity of distinguishing myself.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To my satisfaction, she exhibited no signs of trepidation, if she did not appear altogether delighted that I was to have another opportunity of distinguishing myself.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

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

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

a slight indication

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading In fact as soon as the detective had followed Colonel Maitland from the room, she told me that she was glad.

greatly pleased

From this reading To my satisfaction, she exhibited no signs of trepidation, if she did not appear altogether delighted that I was to have another opportunity of distinguishing myself.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading In fact as soon as the detective had followed Colonel Maitland from the room, she told me that she was glad.

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

From this reading To my satisfaction, she exhibited no signs of trepidation, if she did not appear altogether delighted that I was to have another opportunity of distinguishing myself.

-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading To my satisfaction, she exhibited no signs of trepidation, if she did not appear altogether delighted that I was to have another opportunity of distinguishing myself.

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From this reading "I don't fear for you a scrap, Jim.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

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From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

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

From this reading In fact as soon as the detective had followed Colonel Maitland from the room, she told me that she was glad.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "I don't fear for you a scrap, Jim.

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

From this reading In fact as soon as the detective had followed Colonel Maitland from the room, she told me that she was glad.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

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From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In fact as soon as the detective had followed Colonel Maitland from the room, she told me that she was glad.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading In fact as soon as the detective had followed Colonel Maitland from the room, she told me that she was glad.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

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

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To my satisfaction, she exhibited no signs of trepidation, if she did not appear altogether delighted that I was to have another opportunity of distinguishing myself.

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

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading To my satisfaction, she exhibited no signs of trepidation, if she did not appear altogether delighted that I was to have another opportunity of distinguishing myself.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

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

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

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From this reading "I don't fear for you a scrap, Jim.

and nothing more

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

immediately past

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading At least not much," she said.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)

From this reading In fact as soon as the detective had followed Colonel Maitland from the room, she told me that she was glad.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In fact as soon as the detective had followed Colonel Maitland from the room, she told me that she was glad.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading At least not much," she said.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading To my satisfaction, she exhibited no signs of trepidation, if she did not appear altogether delighted that I was to have another opportunity of distinguishing myself.

not any; not one

From this reading To my satisfaction, she exhibited no signs of trepidation, if she did not appear altogether delighted that I was to have another opportunity of distinguishing myself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To my satisfaction, she exhibited no signs of trepidation, if she did not appear altogether delighted that I was to have another opportunity of distinguishing myself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading To my satisfaction, she exhibited no signs of trepidation, if she did not appear altogether delighted that I was to have another opportunity of distinguishing myself.

someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading In fact as soon as the detective had followed Colonel Maitland from the room, she told me that she was glad.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading At least not much," she said.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading To my satisfaction, she exhibited no signs of trepidation, if she did not appear altogether delighted that I was to have another opportunity of distinguishing myself.

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading "I don't fear for you a scrap, Jim.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading To my satisfaction, she exhibited no signs of trepidation, if she did not appear altogether delighted that I was to have another opportunity of distinguishing myself.

in the near future

From this reading In fact as soon as the detective had followed Colonel Maitland from the room, she told me that she was glad.

carry out

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To my satisfaction, she exhibited no signs of trepidation, if she did not appear altogether delighted that I was to have another opportunity of distinguishing myself.

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

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

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

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading In fact as soon as the detective had followed Colonel Maitland from the room, she told me that she was glad.

a feeling of alarm or dread

From this reading To my satisfaction, she exhibited no signs of trepidation, if she did not appear altogether delighted that I was to have another opportunity of distinguishing myself.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

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

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

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

From this reading A CLUE AT LAST IMMEDIATELY Forrest had made his dramatic announcement, I glanced at Evie, for in view of the apprehension she had exhibited earlier in the evening, I was just a little doubtful as to whether she would take kindly to the renewal of my attempts to catch the Pirate.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I don't fear for you a scrap, Jim.