Chapter XXI

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

From this reading "And that's all--or practically all--Murray," he said at last with a sigh and laid his cigar aside.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

(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 "And that's all--or practically all--Murray," he said at last with a sigh and laid his cigar aside.

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

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

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

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

on or to one side

From this reading "And that's all--or practically all--Murray," he said at last with a sigh and laid his cigar aside.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "And that's all--or practically all--Murray," he said at last with a sigh and laid his cigar aside.

for the reason that

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It was to gain this information I reversed my first experiment in changing bodies.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading It was to gain this information I reversed my first experiment in changing bodies.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading "And that's all--or practically all--Murray," he said at last with a sigh and laid his cigar aside.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

a small farm worked by a crofter

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

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

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading It was to gain this information I reversed my first experiment in changing bodies.

opinion or judgment

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was to gain this information I reversed my first experiment in changing bodies.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

obtain

From this reading It was to gain this information I reversed my first experiment in changing bodies.

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

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

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

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Will you help me to what I need?"

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

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

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

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

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

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

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

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

a message received and understood

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

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

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was to gain this information I reversed my first experiment in changing bodies.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

set down according to a plan

From this reading "And that's all--or practically all--Murray," he said at last with a sigh and laid his cigar aside.

immediately past

From this reading "And that's all--or practically all--Murray," he said at last with a sigh and laid his cigar aside.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

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

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading "And that's all--or practically all--Murray," he said at last with a sigh and laid his cigar aside.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was to gain this information I reversed my first experiment in changing bodies.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Will you help me to what I need?"

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

and nothing more

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "And that's all--or practically all--Murray," he said at last with a sigh and laid his cigar aside.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

almost; nearly

From this reading "And that's all--or practically all--Murray," he said at last with a sigh and laid his cigar aside.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

turned inside out and resewn

From this reading It was to gain this information I reversed my first experiment in changing bodies.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "And that's all--or practically all--Murray," he said at last with a sigh and laid his cigar aside.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "And that's all--or practically all--Murray," he said at last with a sigh and laid his cigar aside.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

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

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

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

From this reading "And that's all--or practically all--Murray," he said at last with a sigh and laid his cigar aside.

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

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

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

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

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

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

reflecting the latest information or changes

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

precisely as stated

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

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

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

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

From this reading "I've done a lot of things since then, and Tamarizia bids fair to develop into a very up-to-date nation; only I needed information concerning a lot of things in regard to which I was lacking.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Will you help me to what I need?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading LOST CONFIDENCES This is the story told me by the lips of the sorry wreck on the bed, the spirit that looked out of its eyes--Croft's spirit, as I have every reason to believe, since he so frankly admitted what he had done, and because every detail of the narrative itself showed complete familiarity with the events embraced in the story Croft in his own earthly body had told me before.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Will you help me to what I need?"