Chapter XV · An Odd Knot

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

From this reading Burton awoke the next morning with a consuming desire to go at once and look at Selby.

lost in thought; showing preoccupation

From this reading Burton recalled the note of warning which had been left for him at the clerk's desk, and afterwards abstracted from his room.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Selby lodged in the hotel, and had therefore the advantage of position.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Burton recalled the note of warning which had been left for him at the clerk's desk, and afterwards abstracted from his room.

(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 If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

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

From this reading Burton awoke the next morning with a consuming desire to go at once and look at Selby.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Burton awoke the next morning with a consuming desire to go at once and look at Selby.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He could have come and gone without attracting attention.

-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading He could have come and gone without attracting attention.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading Burton awoke the next morning with a consuming desire to go at once and look at Selby.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading Burton awoke the next morning with a consuming desire to go at once and look at Selby.

possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Burton recalled the note of warning which had been left for him at the clerk's desk, and afterwards abstracted from his room.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He could have come and gone without attracting attention.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

very strong; urgently felt

From this reading Burton awoke the next morning with a consuming desire to go at once and look at Selby.

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

From this reading He could have come and gone without attracting attention.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Burton awoke the next morning with a consuming desire to go at once and look at Selby.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Burton recalled the note of warning which had been left for him at the clerk's desk, and afterwards abstracted from his room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Burton recalled the note of warning which had been left for him at the clerk's desk, and afterwards abstracted from his room.

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

From this reading Burton awoke the next morning with a consuming desire to go at once and look at Selby.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He could have come and gone without attracting attention.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

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

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He could have come and gone without attracting attention.

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

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

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

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

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

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

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

From this reading Selby lodged in the hotel, and had therefore the advantage of position.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

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

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

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 Burton recalled the note of warning which had been left for him at the clerk's desk, and afterwards abstracted from his room.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Selby lodged in the hotel, and had therefore the advantage of position.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Burton awoke the next morning with a consuming desire to go at once and look at Selby.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Burton awoke the next morning with a consuming desire to go at once and look at Selby.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Burton awoke the next morning with a consuming desire to go at once and look at Selby.

a brief written record

From this reading Burton recalled the note of warning which had been left for him at the clerk's desk, and afterwards abstracted from his room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

on one occasion

From this reading Burton awoke the next morning with a consuming desire to go at once and look at Selby.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Selby lodged in the hotel, and had therefore the advantage of position.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Burton recalled the note of warning which had been left for him at the clerk's desk, and afterwards abstracted from his room.

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

From this reading Burton recalled the note of warning which had been left for him at the clerk's desk, and afterwards abstracted from his room.

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From this reading Burton awoke the next morning with a consuming desire to go at once and look at Selby.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

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

From this reading Burton awoke the next morning with a consuming desire to go at once and look at Selby.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Selby lodged in the hotel, and had therefore the advantage of position.

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

From this reading Burton awoke the next morning with a consuming desire to go at once and look at Selby.

a just detectable amount

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

a message informing of danger

From this reading Burton recalled the note of warning which had been left for him at the clerk's desk, and afterwards abstracted from his room.

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

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

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

From this reading Burton recalled the note of warning which had been left for him at the clerk's desk, and afterwards abstracted from his room.

which person or people

From this reading If it really had been he who had been guilty of that midnight attack, was it in human power for him to conceal all trace of his consciousness?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Burton awoke the next morning with a consuming desire to go at once and look at Selby.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He could have come and gone without attracting attention.