Chapter VII · Chapter 7

tolerating without protest

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

anew

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

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

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading The vacation was arranged without trouble.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

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

From this reading Had not Mr. Coddington gone steadily forward perfecting plans for the seashore outing it would have seemed as if the incident had entirely slipped from his mind.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

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

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

promoting or enhancing well-being

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

a youthful male person

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

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From this reading Had not Mr. Coddington gone steadily forward perfecting plans for the seashore outing it would have seemed as if the incident had entirely slipped from his mind.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

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

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Had not Mr. Coddington gone steadily forward perfecting plans for the seashore outing it would have seemed as if the incident had entirely slipped from his mind.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

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

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

promote over another

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Had not Mr. Coddington gone steadily forward perfecting plans for the seashore outing it would have seemed as if the incident had entirely slipped from his mind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Had not Mr. Coddington gone steadily forward perfecting plans for the seashore outing it would have seemed as if the incident had entirely slipped from his mind.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Had not Mr. Coddington gone steadily forward perfecting plans for the seashore outing it would have seemed as if the incident had entirely slipped from his mind.

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

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had not Mr. Coddington gone steadily forward perfecting plans for the seashore outing it would have seemed as if the incident had entirely slipped from his mind.

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

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

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

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

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

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

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

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

a single distinct event

From this reading Had not Mr. Coddington gone steadily forward perfecting plans for the seashore outing it would have seemed as if the incident had entirely slipped from his mind.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Had not Mr. Coddington gone steadily forward perfecting plans for the seashore outing it would have seemed as if the incident had entirely slipped from his mind.

possessive form of “jackson” — English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

plural of “jackson” — English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Had not Mr. Coddington gone steadily forward perfecting plans for the seashore outing it would have seemed as if the incident had entirely slipped from his mind.

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

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Had not Mr. Coddington gone steadily forward perfecting plans for the seashore outing it would have seemed as if the incident had entirely slipped from his mind.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

of an obscure nature

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading Had not Mr. Coddington gone steadily forward perfecting plans for the seashore outing it would have seemed as if the incident had entirely slipped from his mind.

-ing form of “perfect” — make perfect or complete

From this reading Had not Mr. Coddington gone steadily forward perfecting plans for the seashore outing it would have seemed as if the incident had entirely slipped from his mind.

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

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

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

From this reading Had not Mr. Coddington gone steadily forward perfecting plans for the seashore outing it would have seemed as if the incident had entirely slipped from his mind.

established beyond doubt

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

make reference to

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Had not Mr. Coddington gone steadily forward perfecting plans for the seashore outing it would have seemed as if the incident had entirely slipped from his mind.

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

From this reading Had not Mr. Coddington gone steadily forward perfecting plans for the seashore outing it would have seemed as if the incident had entirely slipped from his mind.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Had not Mr. Coddington gone steadily forward perfecting plans for the seashore outing it would have seemed as if the incident had entirely slipped from his mind.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Had not Mr. Coddington gone steadily forward perfecting plans for the seashore outing it would have seemed as if the incident had entirely slipped from his mind.

not in physical motion

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

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

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

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

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

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

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

a source of difficulty

From this reading The vacation was arranged without trouble.

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

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading The vacation was arranged without trouble.

in a vivid manner

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

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

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

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

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

at the time that

From this reading Mrs. Jackson's first objections to accepting this favor at the hands of the Coddington Company were quieted when told by the doctors that the plan would be highly beneficial to the health of her boy.

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

From this reading But the personal interest he displayed in arranging every detail of the trip proved beyond question that the memory of the obligation at which he had hinted was still vividly before him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CLIMB UP THE LADDER If Peter expected to hear more of the mysterious tie that linked his family with that of the Jacksons he was disappointed; for his father did not refer to the story again, and although the boy burned with curiosity to know more he had not the courage to ask.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The vacation was arranged without trouble.

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

From this reading Had not Mr. Coddington gone steadily forward perfecting plans for the seashore outing it would have seemed as if the incident had entirely slipped from his mind.