Chapter VI

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

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

speak to

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

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

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

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

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mostyn had at first imagined that the solicitors may have had some communication to make to him on behalf of his father, but this would have been strange, for the latter had never employed the firm of Chester and Smithers.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

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

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading Mostyn had at first imagined that the solicitors may have had some communication to make to him on behalf of his father, but this would have been strange, for the latter had never employed the firm of Chester and Smithers.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

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From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mostyn had at first imagined that the solicitors may have had some communication to make to him on behalf of his father, but this would have been strange, for the latter had never employed the firm of Chester and Smithers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

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From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Mostyn had at first imagined that the solicitors may have had some communication to make to him on behalf of his father, but this would have been strange, for the latter had never employed the firm of Chester and Smithers.

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Mostyn had at first imagined that the solicitors may have had some communication to make to him on behalf of his father, but this would have been strange, for the latter had never employed the firm of Chester and Smithers.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Mostyn had at first imagined that the solicitors may have had some communication to make to him on behalf of his father, but this would have been strange, for the latter had never employed the firm of Chester and Smithers.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mostyn had at first imagined that the solicitors may have had some communication to make to him on behalf of his father, but this would have been strange, for the latter had never employed the firm of Chester and Smithers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

set up or found

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

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

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mostyn had at first imagined that the solicitors may have had some communication to make to him on behalf of his father, but this would have been strange, for the latter had never employed the firm of Chester and Smithers.

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

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

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

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

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

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

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

From this reading MOSTYN IS PUT ON HIS METTLE.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Mostyn had at first imagined that the solicitors may have had some communication to make to him on behalf of his father, but this would have been strange, for the latter had never employed the firm of Chester and Smithers.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

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

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

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

From this reading MOSTYN IS PUT ON HIS METTLE.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

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

From this reading Mostyn had at first imagined that the solicitors may have had some communication to make to him on behalf of his father, but this would have been strange, for the latter had never employed the firm of Chester and Smithers.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

temporary living quarters

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

engage in

From this reading Mostyn had at first imagined that the solicitors may have had some communication to make to him on behalf of his father, but this would have been strange, for the latter had never employed the firm of Chester and Smithers.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Mostyn had at first imagined that the solicitors may have had some communication to make to him on behalf of his father, but this would have been strange, for the latter had never employed the firm of Chester and Smithers.

the courage to carry on

From this reading MOSTYN IS PUT ON HIS METTLE.

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From this reading MOSTYN IS PUT ON HIS METTLE.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

of an obscure nature

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

in an essential manner

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mostyn had at first imagined that the solicitors may have had some communication to make to him on behalf of his father, but this would have been strange, for the latter had never employed the firm of Chester and Smithers.

not any; not one

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MOSTYN IS PUT ON HIS METTLE.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

in an original manner

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading MOSTYN IS PUT ON HIS METTLE.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

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From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

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From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

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

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

make square

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

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

From this reading Mostyn had at first imagined that the solicitors may have had some communication to make to him on behalf of his father, but this would have been strange, for the latter had never employed the firm of Chester and Smithers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

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

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

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

From this reading Mostyn had at first imagined that the solicitors may have had some communication to make to him on behalf of his father, but this would have been strange, for the latter had never employed the firm of Chester and Smithers.

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

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

lacking pretension or affectation

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

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

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

widely or fully known

From this reading Some four or five days later, Mostyn found himself in the private office of Mr. Gilbert Chester, head partner in the well-known firm of Chester and Smithers, solicitors.

at the time that

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

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

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.

which person or people

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The letter had necessarily reached him in a round-about way, for it had originally been addressed to his father's house in Bryanston Square, and had then been sent on to him to his lodgings--for he had allowed no delay before settling himself in an unpretentious apartment--by Cicely, to whom he had confided his address, and who had seen to it that the rest of his personal belongings had been packed and delivered up to him.

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

From this reading He had received a mysterious letter from the firm, requesting him to attend that day upon a matter of the utmost importance to himself--a matter which would be explained in full when he visited the office.