Chapter XXII

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

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

anew

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

in addition

From this reading “Get a paper for me also,” he directed, producing some pennies.

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

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

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

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

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

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

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

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

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

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

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

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

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From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

a youthful male person

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

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

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading Maynard paused by the butler’s side.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

rid of obstructions

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

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

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading “Get a paper for me also,” he directed, producing some pennies.

the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

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

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

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

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Get a paper for me also,” he directed, producing some pennies.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Get a paper for me also,” he directed, producing some pennies.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

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

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

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

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

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

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

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

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

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

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

of the present time and place

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

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

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

covered by insurance

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

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

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

in a jaunty fashionable manner

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

and nothing more

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

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

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Get a paper for me also,” he directed, producing some pennies.

a boy who delivers newspapers

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

on one occasion

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

from appearances alone

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading “Get a paper for me also,” he directed, producing some pennies.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading “Get a paper for me also,” he directed, producing some pennies.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading “Get a paper for me also,” he directed, producing some pennies.

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

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

-ing form of “retrace” — to go back over again

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Maynard paused by the butler’s side.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

with low volume

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

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

From this reading “Get a paper for me also,” he directed, producing some pennies.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

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

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

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

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

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

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

past form of “unmask” — reveal the true nature of

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

the activity of making visits

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

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

From this reading UNMASKED MAYNARD, swinging his cane jauntily as he strode along, paused a few steps from the Bellevue Apartment House and swore softly; he had entirely forgotten the errand which had, ostensibly, taken him to see Marian.

belonging to which person

From this reading His conscience once again clear he hastened around to the Burnhams’ and reached that hospitable home just as Jones appeared on the doorstep intent on summoning a newsboy whose shrill shout of “_Sunday Times_” could be heard a block away.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Retracing his footsteps he persuaded the telephone operator to give him a small envelope and writing on his visiting card: “Evelyn wishes to see you at your earliest convenience,” he enclosed it in the envelope, and insured its immediate delivery by a liberal tip to the grinning elevator boy.