Chapter XI · The Other Girl

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

From this reading Anxious to see the Major and place affairs on a proper basis, he called thrice at his rooms.

not being in a specified place

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Anxious to see the Major and place affairs on a proper basis, he called thrice at his rooms.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading From this circumstance Gerald inferred that Rebb was afraid of the interview.

anew

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading During the next three days Gerald found ample time to reflect upon the strange circumstances which environed him.

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

From this reading Anxious to see the Major and place affairs on a proper basis, he called thrice at his rooms.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Anxious to see the Major and place affairs on a proper basis, he called thrice at his rooms.

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

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Anxious to see the Major and place affairs on a proper basis, he called thrice at his rooms.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading Anxious to see the Major and place affairs on a proper basis, he called thrice at his rooms.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Anxious to see the Major and place affairs on a proper basis, he called thrice at his rooms.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading From this circumstance Gerald inferred that Rebb was afraid of the interview.

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

From this reading During the next three days Gerald found ample time to reflect upon the strange circumstances which environed him.

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

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

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From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading During the next three days Gerald found ample time to reflect upon the strange circumstances which environed him.

a county in southwestern England

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the next three days Gerald found ample time to reflect upon the strange circumstances which environed him.

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From this reading During the next three days Gerald found ample time to reflect upon the strange circumstances which environed him.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

set up or found

From this reading During the next three days Gerald found ample time to reflect upon the strange circumstances which environed him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From this circumstance Gerald inferred that Rebb was afraid of the interview.

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From this reading During the next three days Gerald found ample time to reflect upon the strange circumstances which environed him.

destroyed or killed

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

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

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

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

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

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

From this reading Anxious to see the Major and place affairs on a proper basis, he called thrice at his rooms.

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

From this reading During the next three days Gerald found ample time to reflect upon the strange circumstances which environed him.

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

From this reading Anxious to see the Major and place affairs on a proper basis, he called thrice at his rooms.

inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading From this circumstance Gerald inferred that Rebb was afraid of the interview.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading From this circumstance Gerald inferred that Rebb was afraid of the interview.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

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 He had left no message, said the man.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Anxious to see the Major and place affairs on a proper basis, he called thrice at his rooms.

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

From this reading He had left no message, said the man.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading He had left no message, said the man.

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From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading During the next three days Gerald found ample time to reflect upon the strange circumstances which environed him.

not any; not one

From this reading He had left no message, said the man.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From this circumstance Gerald inferred that Rebb was afraid of the interview.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Anxious to see the Major and place affairs on a proper basis, he called thrice at his rooms.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Anxious to see the Major and place affairs on a proper basis, he called thrice at his rooms.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Anxious to see the Major and place affairs on a proper basis, he called thrice at his rooms.

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

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

manifest or bring back

From this reading During the next three days Gerald found ample time to reflect upon the strange circumstances which environed him.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

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

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Anxious to see the Major and place affairs on a proper basis, he called thrice at his rooms.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He had left no message, said the man.

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

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Anxious to see the Major and place affairs on a proper basis, he called thrice at his rooms.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading During the next three days Gerald found ample time to reflect upon the strange circumstances which environed him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

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

From this reading During the next three days Gerald found ample time to reflect upon the strange circumstances which environed him.

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

From this reading From this circumstance Gerald inferred that Rebb was afraid of the interview.

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

From this reading During the next three days Gerald found ample time to reflect upon the strange circumstances which environed him.

three times

From this reading Anxious to see the Major and place affairs on a proper basis, he called thrice at his rooms.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During the next three days Gerald found ample time to reflect upon the strange circumstances which environed him.

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

From this reading During the next three days Gerald found ample time to reflect upon the strange circumstances which environed him.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading During the next three days Gerald found ample time to reflect upon the strange circumstances which environed him.

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

the activity of making visits

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

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

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

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

From this reading During the next three days Gerald found ample time to reflect upon the strange circumstances which environed him.

during the time that

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.

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

From this reading On the first occasion he learned that Rebb had not returned to London; on the second, it appeared that he had come back, but was absent, visiting Mrs. Crosbie; while on the final occasion Haskins was told by the mild-looking valet that his master had gone again to Devonshire, and would not return for at least a week.