Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But he went from task to task that next day in a methodical, dogged fashion that was farthest of all from amiability.

a cheerful and agreeable mood

From this reading But he went from task to task that next day in a methodical, dogged fashion that was farthest of all from amiability.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading Up to that time he had made his own industry the butt of much good-natured ridicule, viewing it apparently as a sort of vacation novelty amusing enough while the novelty lasted.

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

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

any thing at all

From this reading Garry entered upon his new duties the following morning in a spirit anything but reassuring to his companion.

from appearances alone

From this reading Up to that time he had made his own industry the butt of much good-natured ridicule, viewing it apparently as a sort of vacation novelty amusing enough while the novelty lasted.

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

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

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

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

-ing form of “bide” — dwell

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

past form of “blister” — get blistered

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Garry entered upon his new duties the following morning in a spirit anything but reassuring to his companion.

lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading Up to that time he had made his own industry the butt of much good-natured ridicule, viewing it apparently as a sort of vacation novelty amusing enough while the novelty lasted.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Garry entered upon his new duties the following morning in a spirit anything but reassuring to his companion.

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But he went from task to task that next day in a methodical, dogged fashion that was farthest of all from amiability.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

stubbornly unyielding

From this reading But he went from task to task that next day in a methodical, dogged fashion that was farthest of all from amiability.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Garry entered upon his new duties the following morning in a spirit anything but reassuring to his companion.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Garry entered upon his new duties the following morning in a spirit anything but reassuring to his companion.

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

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)

From this reading But he went from task to task that next day in a methodical, dogged fashion that was farthest of all from amiability.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But he went from task to task that next day in a methodical, dogged fashion that was farthest of all from amiability.

promote over another

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Garry entered upon his new duties the following morning in a spirit anything but reassuring to his companion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But he went from task to task that next day in a methodical, dogged fashion that was farthest of all from amiability.

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From this reading Garry entered upon his new duties the following morning in a spirit anything but reassuring to his companion.

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

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading Up to that time he had made his own industry the butt of much good-natured ridicule, viewing it apparently as a sort of vacation novelty amusing enough while the novelty lasted.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

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

From this reading Up to that time he had made his own industry the butt of much good-natured ridicule, viewing it apparently as a sort of vacation novelty amusing enough while the novelty lasted.

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

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

come to pass

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

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

From this reading Up to that time he had made his own industry the butt of much good-natured ridicule, viewing it apparently as a sort of vacation novelty amusing enough while the novelty lasted.

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

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

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

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

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From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

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

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading Up to that time he had made his own industry the butt of much good-natured ridicule, viewing it apparently as a sort of vacation novelty amusing enough while the novelty lasted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading Up to that time he had made his own industry the butt of much good-natured ridicule, viewing it apparently as a sort of vacation novelty amusing enough while the novelty lasted.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

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

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

for more time

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Up to that time he had made his own industry the butt of much good-natured ridicule, viewing it apparently as a sort of vacation novelty amusing enough while the novelty lasted.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

characterized by method and orderliness

From this reading But he went from task to task that next day in a methodical, dogged fashion that was farthest of all from amiability.

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

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Garry entered upon his new duties the following morning in a spirit anything but reassuring to his companion.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Up to that time he had made his own industry the butt of much good-natured ridicule, viewing it apparently as a sort of vacation novelty amusing enough while the novelty lasted.

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

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

From this reading Garry entered upon his new duties the following morning in a spirit anything but reassuring to his companion.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading But he went from task to task that next day in a methodical, dogged fashion that was farthest of all from amiability.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading Up to that time he had made his own industry the butt of much good-natured ridicule, viewing it apparently as a sort of vacation novelty amusing enough while the novelty lasted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Up to that time he had made his own industry the butt of much good-natured ridicule, viewing it apparently as a sort of vacation novelty amusing enough while the novelty lasted.

past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

established beyond doubt

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

restoring confidence and relieving anxiety

From this reading Garry entered upon his new duties the following morning in a spirit anything but reassuring to his companion.

plural of “rebuff” — a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

From this reading Up to that time he had made his own industry the butt of much good-natured ridicule, viewing it apparently as a sort of vacation novelty amusing enough while the novelty lasted.

only a very short time before

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Up to that time he had made his own industry the butt of much good-natured ridicule, viewing it apparently as a sort of vacation novelty amusing enough while the novelty lasted.

refrain from harming

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Garry entered upon his new duties the following morning in a spirit anything but reassuring to his companion.

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From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading But he went from task to task that next day in a methodical, dogged fashion that was farthest of all from amiability.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

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

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

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

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

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

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

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

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

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

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

hard to endure

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

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

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

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

From this reading Up to that time he had made his own industry the butt of much good-natured ridicule, viewing it apparently as a sort of vacation novelty amusing enough while the novelty lasted.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Garry entered upon his new duties the following morning in a spirit anything but reassuring to his companion.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Up to that time he had made his own industry the butt of much good-natured ridicule, viewing it apparently as a sort of vacation novelty amusing enough while the novelty lasted.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Up to that time he had made his own industry the butt of much good-natured ridicule, viewing it apparently as a sort of vacation novelty amusing enough while the novelty lasted.

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

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But he went from task to task that next day in a methodical, dogged fashion that was farthest of all from amiability.

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

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

during the time that

From this reading Up to that time he had made his own industry the butt of much good-natured ridicule, viewing it apparently as a sort of vacation novelty amusing enough while the novelty lasted.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Two or three times Steve, trying to spare him needless effort, attempting to show him how to favor blistered hands and aching back, met with rebuffs so curt that he learned to keep his advice to himself.

but in spite of that

From this reading ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN In itself that decision of Garry's to remain a little longer at Thirty-Mile was scarcely significant enough to be called sensational, and yet it proved to be the first of a series of events which, growing more and more sensational as they progressed, finally resulted in the hour for which Steve was biding his time.