Chapter XI

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

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

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

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

the two together, not just one

From this reading They both followed him into his room, wondering what was the matter.

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From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

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

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading “It is time that you two fellows took to doing something for yourselves.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

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From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

apart from; not including

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

opinion or judgment

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading “It is time that you two fellows took to doing something for yourselves.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading They both followed him into his room, wondering what was the matter.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “It is time that you two fellows took to doing something for yourselves.

an established custom

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

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

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

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

From this reading They both followed him into his room, wondering what was the matter.

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

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

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

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They both followed him into his room, wondering what was the matter.

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

From this reading “It is time that you two fellows took to doing something for yourselves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It is time that you two fellows took to doing something for yourselves.

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From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading They both followed him into his room, wondering what was the matter.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

above and across; more than

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

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

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading They both followed him into his room, wondering what was the matter.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “It is time that you two fellows took to doing something for yourselves.

express in speech

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “It is time that you two fellows took to doing something for yourselves.

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

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He sat down and so did they, and then, as was his habit, letting his eyes stray over every part of their persons except their faces, he began:

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They both followed him into his room, wondering what was the matter.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “It is time that you two fellows took to doing something for yourselves.

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

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading “It is time that you two fellows took to doing something for yourselves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “It is time that you two fellows took to doing something for yourselves.

third-person singular of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

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

From this reading They both followed him into his room, wondering what was the matter.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They both followed him into his room, wondering what was the matter.

showing curiosity

From this reading They both followed him into his room, wondering what was the matter.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading CARDUS UNFOLDS HIS PLANS “Ernest,” said Mr. Cardus, on the morning following the events described in the previous chapter, “I want to speak to you in my office—and you too, Jeremy.”

used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action

From this reading “It is time that you two fellows took to doing something for yourselves.