Chapter V · Chapter 5

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

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From this reading "Very well, thank you," replied Aleck, rather absent-mindedly.

matters of personal concern

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Hambleton may not be back for some time, and requests Mr. Van Camp to look after the _Sea Gull_."

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From this reading "Very well, thank you," replied Aleck, rather absent-mindedly.

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

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Mr. Hambleton sends word to Mr. Van Camp that he has gone away on the _Jeanne D'Arc_.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Mr. Hambleton may not be back for some time, and requests Mr. Van Camp to look after the _Sea Gull_."

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

From this reading Mr. Hambleton may not be back for some time, and requests Mr. Van Camp to look after the _Sea Gull_."

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

make right or correct

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

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

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

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

From this reading "Mr. Hambleton sends word to Mr. Van Camp that he has gone away on the _Jeanne D'Arc_.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

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

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "Mr. Hambleton sends word to Mr. Van Camp that he has gone away on the _Jeanne D'Arc_.

make a fool or dupe of

From this reading Mr. Hambleton may not be back for some time, and requests Mr. Van Camp to look after the _Sea Gull_."

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From this reading "Mr. Hambleton sends word to Mr. Van Camp that he has gone away on the _Jeanne D'Arc_.

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

From this reading "Mr. Hambleton sends word to Mr. Van Camp that he has gone away on the _Jeanne D'Arc_.

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

From this reading "Mr. Hambleton sends word to Mr. Van Camp that he has gone away on the _Jeanne D'Arc_.

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From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

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

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

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

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

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

From this reading "Mr. Hambleton sends word to Mr. Van Camp that he has gone away on the _Jeanne D'Arc_.

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

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

and nothing more

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mr. Hambleton may not be back for some time, and requests Mr. Van Camp to look after the _Sea Gull_."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Mr. Hambleton may not be back for some time, and requests Mr. Van Camp to look after the _Sea Gull_."

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

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

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

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

a particular point in time

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

used to form the superlative

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Hambleton may not be back for some time, and requests Mr. Van Camp to look after the _Sea Gull_."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Mr. Hambleton sends word to Mr. Van Camp that he has gone away on the _Jeanne D'Arc_.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

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

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

deeply absorbed in thought

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

on the contrary

From this reading "Very well, thank you," replied Aleck, rather absent-mindedly.

(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Very well, thank you," replied Aleck, rather absent-mindedly.

plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

From this reading Mr. Hambleton may not be back for some time, and requests Mr. Van Camp to look after the _Sea Gull_."

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Mr. Hambleton may not be back for some time, and requests Mr. Van Camp to look after the _Sea Gull_."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere

From this reading "Mr. Hambleton sends word to Mr. Van Camp that he has gone away on the _Jeanne D'Arc_.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

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

From this reading Mr. Hambleton may not be back for some time, and requests Mr. Van Camp to look after the _Sea Gull_."

to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

make a subtraction

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "Very well, thank you," replied Aleck, rather absent-mindedly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

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

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

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

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. Hambleton may not be back for some time, and requests Mr. Van Camp to look after the _Sea Gull_."

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

From this reading "Mr. Hambleton sends word to Mr. Van Camp that he has gone away on the _Jeanne D'Arc_.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

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 MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Very well, thank you," replied Aleck, rather absent-mindedly.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

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

From this reading MELANIE'S DREAMS Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials, and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner.

(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 "Very well, thank you," replied Aleck, rather absent-mindedly.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "Mr. Hambleton sends word to Mr. Van Camp that he has gone away on the _Jeanne D'Arc_.

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

From this reading He was unable to see, immediately, just what change in his own plans this sudden turn of Jim's would cause; and he was for the moment too deeply preoccupied with his own personal affairs to speculate much about it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Very well, thank you," replied Aleck, rather absent-mindedly.