Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

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

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

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From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

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

From this reading He had come uncertain how to meet the issue of the day; now he was eager to forestall the issue of the next.

power to direct or determine

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had come uncertain how to meet the issue of the day; now he was eager to forestall the issue of the next.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

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From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading He had come uncertain how to meet the issue of the day; now he was eager to forestall the issue of the next.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

a boy or man

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading He had come uncertain how to meet the issue of the day; now he was eager to forestall the issue of the next.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading The hints thrown out sounded madder than the supposed raving of his last night of freedom.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

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

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading The hints thrown out sounded madder than the supposed raving of his last night of freedom.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

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From this reading He had come uncertain how to meet the issue of the day; now he was eager to forestall the issue of the next.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading He had come uncertain how to meet the issue of the day; now he was eager to forestall the issue of the next.

immediately past

From this reading The hints thrown out sounded madder than the supposed raving of his last night of freedom.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

full of life and energy

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

Eurasian herb having small yellow flowers and red roots formerly an important source of the dye alizarin

From this reading The hints thrown out sounded madder than the supposed raving of his last night of freedom.

come together

From this reading He had come uncertain how to meet the issue of the day; now he was eager to forestall the issue of the next.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

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

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He had come uncertain how to meet the issue of the day; now he was eager to forestall the issue of the next.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The hints thrown out sounded madder than the supposed raving of his last night of freedom.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had come uncertain how to meet the issue of the day; now he was eager to forestall the issue of the next.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The hints thrown out sounded madder than the supposed raving of his last night of freedom.

above and across; more than

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

by chance

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

a human being

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

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

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

on the contrary

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

declaiming wildly

From this reading The hints thrown out sounded madder than the supposed raving of his last night of freedom.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

except for; apart from

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

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

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading The hints thrown out sounded madder than the supposed raving of his last night of freedom.

move hurridly

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

required or under orders

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The hints thrown out sounded madder than the supposed raving of his last night of freedom.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading He had come uncertain how to meet the issue of the day; now he was eager to forestall the issue of the next.

not known

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

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

From this reading He had come uncertain how to meet the issue of the day; now he was eager to forestall the issue of the next.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

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

From this reading He had brought from his interview with the dying prisoner a strong impression that the poor fellow had more mind and purpose than he had supposed, and that he certainly had some scheme on hand from the development of which he expected excitement and some lively satisfaction.

which person or people

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE WOMAN WITH A SECRET Durgan had ridden down the hills in rather leisurely fashion; now he urged his horse to speed.

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

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading He had control over some unknown person, or persons, of wealth in New York, who would send to save him, and he would sacrifice something--perhaps his salvation--to Miss Claxton; further, he threatened Durgan with discomfiture.