Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Therefore, it was possible for Venner to get a table in the dining-room quite close to that of the alleged millionaire.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This information Venner gave to Gurdon when the latter turned up about half-past seven.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was all the more fortunate, as things subsequently turned out, that Fenwick had returned to town that afternoon and had announced his intention of dining at the hotel the same evening.

(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 THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

declared but not proved

From this reading Therefore, it was possible for Venner to get a table in the dining-room quite close to that of the alleged millionaire.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

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

From this reading It was all the more fortunate, as things subsequently turned out, that Fenwick had returned to town that afternoon and had announced his intention of dining at the hotel the same evening.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading It was all the more fortunate, as things subsequently turned out, that Fenwick had returned to town that afternoon and had announced his intention of dining at the hotel the same evening.

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

From this reading It was all the more fortunate, as things subsequently turned out, that Fenwick had returned to town that afternoon and had announced his intention of dining at the hotel the same evening.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was all the more fortunate, as things subsequently turned out, that Fenwick had returned to town that afternoon and had announced his intention of dining at the hotel the same evening.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Then the host began to outline the plan of campaign which he had carefully thought out.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading Then the host began to outline the plan of campaign which he had carefully thought out.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Then the host began to outline the plan of campaign which he had carefully thought out.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Therefore, it was possible for Venner to get a table in the dining-room quite close to that of the alleged millionaire.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading It was all the more fortunate, as things subsequently turned out, that Fenwick had returned to town that afternoon and had announced his intention of dining at the hotel the same evening.

a room used for dining

From this reading Therefore, it was possible for Venner to get a table in the dining-room quite close to that of the alleged millionaire.

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

From this reading It was all the more fortunate, as things subsequently turned out, that Fenwick had returned to town that afternoon and had announced his intention of dining at the hotel the same evening.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

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From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This information Venner gave to Gurdon when the latter turned up about half-past seven.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Therefore, it was possible for Venner to get a table in the dining-room quite close to that of the alleged millionaire.

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From this reading This information Venner gave to Gurdon when the latter turned up about half-past seven.

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

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

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From this reading This information Venner gave to Gurdon when the latter turned up about half-past seven.

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

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

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

From this reading It was all the more fortunate, as things subsequently turned out, that Fenwick had returned to town that afternoon and had announced his intention of dining at the hotel the same evening.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Then the host began to outline the plan of campaign which he had carefully thought out.

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

From this reading It was all the more fortunate, as things subsequently turned out, that Fenwick had returned to town that afternoon and had announced his intention of dining at the hotel the same evening.

having the identity known or established

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

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

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

a message received and understood

From this reading This information Venner gave to Gurdon when the latter turned up about half-past seven.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was all the more fortunate, as things subsequently turned out, that Fenwick had returned to town that afternoon and had announced his intention of dining at the hotel the same evening.

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

From this reading Therefore, it was possible for Venner to get a table in the dining-room quite close to that of the alleged millionaire.

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

From this reading It was all the more fortunate, as things subsequently turned out, that Fenwick had returned to town that afternoon and had announced his intention of dining at the hotel the same evening.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was all the more fortunate, as things subsequently turned out, that Fenwick had returned to town that afternoon and had announced his intention of dining at the hotel the same evening.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Then the host began to outline the plan of campaign which he had carefully thought out.

by chance

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

as yourself

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Then the host began to outline the plan of campaign which he had carefully thought out.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Therefore, it was possible for Venner to get a table in the dining-room quite close to that of the alleged millionaire.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Therefore, it was possible for Venner to get a table in the dining-room quite close to that of the alleged millionaire.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was all the more fortunate, as things subsequently turned out, that Fenwick had returned to town that afternoon and had announced his intention of dining at the hotel the same evening.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was all the more fortunate, as things subsequently turned out, that Fenwick had returned to town that afternoon and had announced his intention of dining at the hotel the same evening.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading This information Venner gave to Gurdon when the latter turned up about half-past seven.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was all the more fortunate, as things subsequently turned out, that Fenwick had returned to town that afternoon and had announced his intention of dining at the hotel the same evening.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Therefore, it was possible for Venner to get a table in the dining-room quite close to that of the alleged millionaire.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

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

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the host began to outline the plan of campaign which he had carefully thought out.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, it was possible for Venner to get a table in the dining-room quite close to that of the alleged millionaire.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was all the more fortunate, as things subsequently turned out, that Fenwick had returned to town that afternoon and had announced his intention of dining at the hotel the same evening.

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

From this reading This information Venner gave to Gurdon when the latter turned up about half-past seven.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

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

From this reading Then the host began to outline the plan of campaign which he had carefully thought out.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

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

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was all the more fortunate, as things subsequently turned out, that Fenwick had returned to town that afternoon and had announced his intention of dining at the hotel the same evening.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading It was all the more fortunate, as things subsequently turned out, that Fenwick had returned to town that afternoon and had announced his intention of dining at the hotel the same evening.

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

From this reading This information Venner gave to Gurdon when the latter turned up about half-past seven.

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From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

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

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

at the time that

From this reading This information Venner gave to Gurdon when the latter turned up about half-past seven.

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

From this reading Then the host began to outline the plan of campaign which he had carefully thought out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.

a late time of life

From this reading THE SECOND FINGER It was, perhaps, fortunate for all concerned that, though Venner was so closely identified by the irony of Fate with the movements of Mark Fenwick, he was not known to the latter personally, though they had been almost side by side three years previous in Mexico.