Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

the state of being absent

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

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From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

(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 All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

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

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

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

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

only a very short time before

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading COUNTESS MARAVITZ ENTERTAINS Upon what small circumstances will great events hinge!

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

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

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

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading COUNTESS MARAVITZ ENTERTAINS Upon what small circumstances will great events hinge!

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading Strangely enough, his customary fears seemed to have been transferred to Dollops.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

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

From this reading Strangely enough, his customary fears seemed to have been transferred to Dollops.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

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

From this reading Strangely enough, his customary fears seemed to have been transferred to Dollops.

third-person singular of “entertain” — provide entertainment for

From this reading COUNTESS MARAVITZ ENTERTAINS Upon what small circumstances will great events hinge!

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

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

From this reading COUNTESS MARAVITZ ENTERTAINS Upon what small circumstances will great events hinge!

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Strangely enough, his customary fears seemed to have been transferred to Dollops.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

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

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading COUNTESS MARAVITZ ENTERTAINS Upon what small circumstances will great events hinge!

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

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

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

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

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

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other

From this reading COUNTESS MARAVITZ ENTERTAINS Upon what small circumstances will great events hinge!

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

From this reading Strangely enough, his customary fears seemed to have been transferred to Dollops.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

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

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

go away from a place

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

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

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

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

From this reading COUNTESS MARAVITZ ENTERTAINS Upon what small circumstances will great events hinge!

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

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

the force of workers available

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

used to form the superlative

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

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

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

by chance

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

a state of disorder involving group violence

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

a boy attending school

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

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

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

plural of “separation” — the state of lacking unity

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

filled with shade

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

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

From this reading COUNTESS MARAVITZ ENTERTAINS Upon what small circumstances will great events hinge!

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

in a strange manner

From this reading Strangely enough, his customary fears seemed to have been transferred to Dollops.

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

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

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

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

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

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

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

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

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

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Strangely enough, his customary fears seemed to have been transferred to Dollops.

a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

being four more than twenty

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

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

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

not known

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

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

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading COUNTESS MARAVITZ ENTERTAINS Upon what small circumstances will great events hinge!

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

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading COUNTESS MARAVITZ ENTERTAINS Upon what small circumstances will great events hinge!

at the time that

From this reading It was barely twenty-four hours later when Ailsa Lorne followed Cleek up to town, and together they spent the next few days rioting in shopping.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

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

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading COUNTESS MARAVITZ ENTERTAINS Upon what small circumstances will great events hinge!

in the company of; together with

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.

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

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Ailsa was now preparing for an event which would put an end to these delays and separations, and Cleek, set free for the time being from the Yard by an unexpected absence of Mr. Narkom, was as happy as a schoolboy on leave in term-time.

possessive form of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading All thoughts of peril from the Apache friends of Margot seemed to have been banished, and possibly the knowledge that Ailsa was shadowed--unknown to her--by two of the Yard's most trusty men whenever he himself was not with her had much to do with Cleek's peace of mind.