Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

speak to

From this reading This thought was occasioned by the fact that Hunt had neglected to ask Marsh for his address and telephone number.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

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

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

aroused to action

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

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

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading This thought was occasioned by the fact that Hunt had neglected to ask Marsh for his address and telephone number.

intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Marsh had come downtown with the intention of giving his present address, but as the interview progressed, a feeling grew upon him that it might be just as well, at this time, to give some downtown business address.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

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

From this reading It might be, of course, that the man had taken it for granted that his name and address would be readily found in the telephone directory.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Marsh had come downtown with the intention of giving his present address, but as the interview progressed, a feeling grew upon him that it might be just as well, at this time, to give some downtown business address.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This thought was occasioned by the fact that Hunt had neglected to ask Marsh for his address and telephone number.

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

From this reading Marsh had come downtown with the intention of giving his present address, but as the interview progressed, a feeling grew upon him that it might be just as well, at this time, to give some downtown business address.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It might be, of course, that the man had taken it for granted that his name and address would be readily found in the telephone directory.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

true confidential information

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

an alphabetical list of names and addresses

From this reading It might be, of course, that the man had taken it for granted that his name and address would be readily found in the telephone directory.

plural of “disclosure” — the speech act of making something evident

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

the central area or commercial center of a town or city

From this reading Marsh had come downtown with the intention of giving his present address, but as the interview progressed, a feeling grew upon him that it might be just as well, at this time, to give some downtown business address.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading This thought was occasioned by the fact that Hunt had neglected to ask Marsh for his address and telephone number.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Marsh had come downtown with the intention of giving his present address, but as the interview progressed, a feeling grew upon him that it might be just as well, at this time, to give some downtown business address.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This thought was occasioned by the fact that Hunt had neglected to ask Marsh for his address and telephone number.

set up or found

From this reading It might be, of course, that the man had taken it for granted that his name and address would be readily found in the telephone directory.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Marsh had come downtown with the intention of giving his present address, but as the interview progressed, a feeling grew upon him that it might be just as well, at this time, to give some downtown business address.

the act of giving

From this reading Marsh had come downtown with the intention of giving his present address, but as the interview progressed, a feeling grew upon him that it might be just as well, at this time, to give some downtown business address.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It might be, of course, that the man had taken it for granted that his name and address would be readily found in the telephone directory.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Marsh had come downtown with the intention of giving his present address, but as the interview progressed, a feeling grew upon him that it might be just as well, at this time, to give some downtown business address.

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

From this reading This thought was occasioned by the fact that Hunt had neglected to ask Marsh for his address and telephone number.

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

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

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

From this reading Marsh had come downtown with the intention of giving his present address, but as the interview progressed, a feeling grew upon him that it might be just as well, at this time, to give some downtown business address.

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

From this reading This thought was occasioned by the fact that Hunt had neglected to ask Marsh for his address and telephone number.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading This thought was occasioned by the fact that Hunt had neglected to ask Marsh for his address and telephone number.

possessive form of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

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

From this reading It might be, of course, that the man had taken it for granted that his name and address would be readily found in the telephone directory.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Marsh had come downtown with the intention of giving his present address, but as the interview progressed, a feeling grew upon him that it might be just as well, at this time, to give some downtown business address.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Marsh had come downtown with the intention of giving his present address, but as the interview progressed, a feeling grew upon him that it might be just as well, at this time, to give some downtown business address.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

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

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

and nothing more

From this reading Marsh had come downtown with the intention of giving his present address, but as the interview progressed, a feeling grew upon him that it might be just as well, at this time, to give some downtown business address.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

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 STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

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

From this reading It might be, of course, that the man had taken it for granted that his name and address would be readily found in the telephone directory.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

possessive form of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

the force of workers available

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It might be, of course, that the man had taken it for granted that his name and address would be readily found in the telephone directory.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

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

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It might be, of course, that the man had taken it for granted that his name and address would be readily found in the telephone directory.

disregarded

From this reading This thought was occasioned by the fact that Hunt had neglected to ask Marsh for his address and telephone number.

very recently

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

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

From this reading This thought was occasioned by the fact that Hunt had neglected to ask Marsh for his address and telephone number.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading This thought was occasioned by the fact that Hunt had neglected to ask Marsh for his address and telephone number.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It might be, of course, that the man had taken it for granted that his name and address would be readily found in the telephone directory.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

by chance

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Marsh had come downtown with the intention of giving his present address, but as the interview progressed, a feeling grew upon him that it might be just as well, at this time, to give some downtown business address.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading Marsh had come downtown with the intention of giving his present address, but as the interview progressed, a feeling grew upon him that it might be just as well, at this time, to give some downtown business address.

without much difficulty

From this reading It might be, of course, that the man had taken it for granted that his name and address would be readily found in the telephone directory.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

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From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

move stealthily

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

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

From this reading Marsh had come downtown with the intention of giving his present address, but as the interview progressed, a feeling grew upon him that it might be just as well, at this time, to give some downtown business address.

in or at or to some place

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It might be, of course, that the man had taken it for granted that his name and address would be readily found in the telephone directory.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading This thought was occasioned by the fact that Hunt had neglected to ask Marsh for his address and telephone number.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

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

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

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

From this reading This thought was occasioned by the fact that Hunt had neglected to ask Marsh for his address and telephone number.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Marsh had come downtown with the intention of giving his present address, but as the interview progressed, a feeling grew upon him that it might be just as well, at this time, to give some downtown business address.

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

From this reading This thought was occasioned by the fact that Hunt had neglected to ask Marsh for his address and telephone number.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

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

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Marsh had come downtown with the intention of giving his present address, but as the interview progressed, a feeling grew upon him that it might be just as well, at this time, to give some downtown business address.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

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

From this reading This thought was occasioned by the fact that Hunt had neglected to ask Marsh for his address and telephone number.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Marsh had come downtown with the intention of giving his present address, but as the interview progressed, a feeling grew upon him that it might be just as well, at this time, to give some downtown business address.

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

From this reading Though this explanation passed through his mind, he was more inclined to believe that Hunt's intense interest in the matter, or possibly a newly aroused fear, created by Marsh's reference to the peculiar attitude in which he was placed, had driven the subject of details, out of Hunt's mind.

which person or people

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading STARTLING DISCLOSURES "Why is it that business men, who pride themselves on their astuteness, almost invariably slip up somewhere?" thought Marsh, as he left the La Salle Trust Building and walked north on La Salle Street.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Marsh had come downtown with the intention of giving his present address, but as the interview progressed, a feeling grew upon him that it might be just as well, at this time, to give some downtown business address.

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

From this reading It might be, of course, that the man had taken it for granted that his name and address would be readily found in the telephone directory.