Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Mr. Victor Peytral had shown himself anxious to accompany Hewitt and Plummer, but had been dissuaded by Hewitt.

later than; following

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

anew

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

in addition

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Mr. Victor Peytral had shown himself anxious to accompany Hewitt and Plummer, but had been dissuaded by Hewitt.

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

From this reading As for myself I only remained long enough to ascertain that the police could find no trace of the direction of Mayes's flight in the immediate neighbourhood.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading As for myself I only remained long enough to ascertain that the police could find no trace of the direction of Mayes's flight in the immediate neighbourhood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Victor Peytral had shown himself anxious to accompany Hewitt and Plummer, but had been dissuaded by Hewitt.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Victor Peytral had shown himself anxious to accompany Hewitt and Plummer, but had been dissuaded by Hewitt.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Victor Peytral had shown himself anxious to accompany Hewitt and Plummer, but had been dissuaded by Hewitt.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

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

From this reading As for myself I only remained long enough to ascertain that the police could find no trace of the direction of Mayes's flight in the immediate neighbourhood.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading As for myself I only remained long enough to ascertain that the police could find no trace of the direction of Mayes's flight in the immediate neighbourhood.

past form of “dissuade” — turn away from by persuasion

From this reading Mr. Victor Peytral had shown himself anxious to accompany Hewitt and Plummer, but had been dissuaded by Hewitt.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading I guessed that Hewitt feared that some hasty indiscretion on the part of this terribly wronged man might endanger his plans.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading I guessed that Hewitt feared that some hasty indiscretion on the part of this terribly wronged man might endanger his plans.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading As for myself I only remained long enough to ascertain that the police could find no trace of the direction of Mayes's flight in the immediate neighbourhood.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading As for myself I only remained long enough to ascertain that the police could find no trace of the direction of Mayes's flight in the immediate neighbourhood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading I guessed that Hewitt feared that some hasty indiscretion on the part of this terribly wronged man might endanger his plans.

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

From this reading Mr. Victor Peytral had shown himself anxious to accompany Hewitt and Plummer, but had been dissuaded by Hewitt.

excessively quick

From this reading I guessed that Hewitt feared that some hasty indiscretion on the part of this terribly wronged man might endanger his plans.

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

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

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

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

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

From this reading Mr. Victor Peytral had shown himself anxious to accompany Hewitt and Plummer, but had been dissuaded by Hewitt.

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

From this reading I guessed that Hewitt feared that some hasty indiscretion on the part of this terribly wronged man might endanger his plans.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

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

From this reading I guessed that Hewitt feared that some hasty indiscretion on the part of this terribly wronged man might endanger his plans.

of the present time and place

From this reading As for myself I only remained long enough to ascertain that the police could find no trace of the direction of Mayes's flight in the immediate neighbourhood.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

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

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

the trait of being injudicious

From this reading I guessed that Hewitt feared that some hasty indiscretion on the part of this terribly wronged man might endanger his plans.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

the act of departing

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

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 Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading As for myself I only remained long enough to ascertain that the police could find no trace of the direction of Mayes's flight in the immediate neighbourhood.

engage in

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I guessed that Hewitt feared that some hasty indiscretion on the part of this terribly wronged man might endanger his plans.

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

From this reading As for myself I only remained long enough to ascertain that the police could find no trace of the direction of Mayes's flight in the immediate neighbourhood.

the force of workers available

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I guessed that Hewitt feared that some hasty indiscretion on the part of this terribly wronged man might endanger his plans.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Victor Peytral had shown himself anxious to accompany Hewitt and Plummer, but had been dissuaded by Hewitt.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading As for myself I only remained long enough to ascertain that the police could find no trace of the direction of Mayes's flight in the immediate neighbourhood.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

not any; not one

From this reading As for myself I only remained long enough to ascertain that the police could find no trace of the direction of Mayes's flight in the immediate neighbourhood.

keep busy with

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I guessed that Hewitt feared that some hasty indiscretion on the part of this terribly wronged man might endanger his plans.

on one occasion

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

and nothing more

From this reading As for myself I only remained long enough to ascertain that the police could find no trace of the direction of Mayes's flight in the immediate neighbourhood.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading I guessed that Hewitt feared that some hasty indiscretion on the part of this terribly wronged man might endanger his plans.

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

From this reading Mr. Victor Peytral had shown himself anxious to accompany Hewitt and Plummer, but had been dissuaded by Hewitt.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading I guessed that Hewitt feared that some hasty indiscretion on the part of this terribly wronged man might endanger his plans.

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

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

past form of “raid” — search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading As for myself I only remained long enough to ascertain that the police could find no trace of the direction of Mayes's flight in the immediate neighbourhood.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Mr. Victor Peytral had shown himself anxious to accompany Hewitt and Plummer, but had been dissuaded by Hewitt.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

used as intensifiers

From this reading I guessed that Hewitt feared that some hasty indiscretion on the part of this terribly wronged man might endanger his plans.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I guessed that Hewitt feared that some hasty indiscretion on the part of this terribly wronged man might endanger his plans.

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

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

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

From this reading I guessed that Hewitt feared that some hasty indiscretion on the part of this terribly wronged man might endanger his plans.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

a just detectable amount

From this reading As for myself I only remained long enough to ascertain that the police could find no trace of the direction of Mayes's flight in the immediate neighbourhood.

easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading Mr. Victor Peytral had shown himself anxious to accompany Hewitt and Plummer, but had been dissuaded by Hewitt.

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

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

at the time that

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

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

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thus it was settled, and Hewitt and Plummer went off at once, leaving Plummer's men, with the City police, in charge of the raided premises; leaving some of them also to make inquiries in the neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Peytral, however, seemed tractable enough, and left immediately after them; he had business, he said, which he expected would occupy him for a day or two, and when it was completed he would see us again.

past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to

From this reading I guessed that Hewitt feared that some hasty indiscretion on the part of this terribly wronged man might endanger his plans.