Chapter VIII

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

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

(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 were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

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

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

formerly a large constellation in the southern hemisphere between Canis Major and the Southern Cross; now divided into Carina and Pyxis and Puppis and Vela

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

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

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

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

From this reading Directly the party was complete, I informed Mr. Brentin, and by his directions gave them all a rendezvous at “The French Horn” for Christmas.

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

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

a public building for gambling and entertainment

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

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

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Directly the party was complete, I informed Mr. Brentin, and by his directions gave them all a rendezvous at “The French Horn” for Christmas.

deem to be

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

unvarying in nature

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

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

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

dearly loved

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

characterized by great determination

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

third-person singular of “determine” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

command with authority

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Directly the party was complete, I informed Mr. Brentin, and by his directions gave them all a rendezvous at “The French Horn” for Christmas.

without deviation

From this reading Directly the party was complete, I informed Mr. Brentin, and by his directions gave them all a rendezvous at “The French Horn” for Christmas.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

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

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

past form of “forewarn” — warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

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

From this reading Directly the party was complete, I informed Mr. Brentin, and by his directions gave them all a rendezvous at “The French Horn” for Christmas.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

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

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

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

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

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

From this reading Directly the party was complete, I informed Mr. Brentin, and by his directions gave them all a rendezvous at “The French Horn” for Christmas.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

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

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

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

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Directly the party was complete, I informed Mr. Brentin, and by his directions gave them all a rendezvous at “The French Horn” for Christmas.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

immediately past

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

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

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

-ing form of “leak” — tell anonymously

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

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

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

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

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

a form of address for a man

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

absolutely essential

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

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

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

on one occasion

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

and nothing more

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

on the contrary

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading Directly the party was complete, I informed Mr. Brentin, and by his directions gave them all a rendezvous at “The French Horn” for Christmas.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

precisely, exactly

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

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From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

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

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

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From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

carry out

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

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

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Directly the party was complete, I informed Mr. Brentin, and by his directions gave them all a rendezvous at “The French Horn” for Christmas.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

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

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

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

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

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

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading If it were to be done at all, he said, six could easily do it, and by adding more we were only increasing the danger of the affair leaking out and the people at the tables being forewarned and forearmed; neither of which, though more particularly the latter, did we at all desire.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

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

From this reading By the second week in December I had at last got our party of six together; to which number, for the present, at any rate, by Mr. Brentin’s advice, it was determined to limit it.

which person or people

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He wished to see us all together he said, and take our measure; not that he doubted I had chosen the right sort, but rather that he might consider what post should be assigned to each—who should lead the van and who should guard the rear, and who, if necessary, should form the reserve and direct the shell-throwing on the Casino in case of our capture.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MY SISTER’S SUSPICIONS—HEROES OF _THE ARGO_—MY SISTER DETERMINES TO COME WITH US AS CHAPERON TO MISS RYBOT FROM now right on to Christmas I lived in a constant hurry and ferment of excitement; for not only was I full of every sort of preparation for our adventure, but every day brought me nearer “The French Horn” and my seeing dear Lucy once more.