Chapter XVIII · “We Shall See!”

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

From this reading He seems to take it as a matter of course, that, if his son did not wish to meet the young lady, he should take himself off.

anew

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

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

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

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

From this reading “I tell you things don’t work just as I want them to, Ralph,” said the old man, discontentedly.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Why?” asked Ralph.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

for the reason that

From this reading “Because the old fellow does not seem to mind the young one’s disappearance very much.

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He seems to take it as a matter of course, that, if his son did not wish to meet the young lady, he should take himself off.

destroy completely

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

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

From this reading He seems to take it as a matter of course, that, if his son did not wish to meet the young lady, he should take himself off.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading “Because the old fellow does not seem to mind the young one’s disappearance very much.

with discontent; in a discontented manner

From this reading “I tell you things don’t work just as I want them to, Ralph,” said the old man, discontentedly.

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

From this reading “Because the old fellow does not seem to mind the young one’s disappearance very much.

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From this reading “I tell you things don’t work just as I want them to, Ralph,” said the old man, discontentedly.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

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

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

a boy or man

From this reading “Because the old fellow does not seem to mind the young one’s disappearance very much.

set up or found

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

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

From this reading He seems to take it as a matter of course, that, if his son did not wish to meet the young lady, he should take himself off.

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

From this reading He seems to take it as a matter of course, that, if his son did not wish to meet the young lady, he should take himself off.

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

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

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

From this reading “I tell you things don’t work just as I want them to, Ralph,” said the old man, discontentedly.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He seems to take it as a matter of course, that, if his son did not wish to meet the young lady, he should take himself off.

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

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He seems to take it as a matter of course, that, if his son did not wish to meet the young lady, he should take himself off.

and nothing more

From this reading “I tell you things don’t work just as I want them to, Ralph,” said the old man, discontentedly.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He seems to take it as a matter of course, that, if his son did not wish to meet the young lady, he should take himself off.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

someone who listens attentively

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “I tell you things don’t work just as I want them to, Ralph,” said the old man, discontentedly.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He seems to take it as a matter of course, that, if his son did not wish to meet the young lady, he should take himself off.

come together

From this reading He seems to take it as a matter of course, that, if his son did not wish to meet the young lady, he should take himself off.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “Because the old fellow does not seem to mind the young one’s disappearance very much.

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From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “Because the old fellow does not seem to mind the young one’s disappearance very much.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Because the old fellow does not seem to mind the young one’s disappearance very much.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He seems to take it as a matter of course, that, if his son did not wish to meet the young lady, he should take himself off.

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

From this reading He seems to take it as a matter of course, that, if his son did not wish to meet the young lady, he should take himself off.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “I tell you things don’t work just as I want them to, Ralph,” said the old man, discontentedly.

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From this reading “Because the old fellow does not seem to mind the young one’s disappearance very much.

plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

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

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

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

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

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

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I tell you things don’t work just as I want them to, Ralph,” said the old man, discontentedly.

Identical; not different.

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “Because the old fellow does not seem to mind the young one’s disappearance very much.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He seems to take it as a matter of course, that, if his son did not wish to meet the young lady, he should take himself off.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He seems to take it as a matter of course, that, if his son did not wish to meet the young lady, he should take himself off.

a male human offspring

From this reading He seems to take it as a matter of course, that, if his son did not wish to meet the young lady, he should take himself off.

carry out

From this reading He seems to take it as a matter of course, that, if his son did not wish to meet the young lady, he should take himself off.

express in words

From this reading “I tell you things don’t work just as I want them to, Ralph,” said the old man, discontentedly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

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

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “I tell you things don’t work just as I want them to, Ralph,” said the old man, discontentedly.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “I tell you things don’t work just as I want them to, Ralph,” said the old man, discontentedly.

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

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

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

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

precisely as stated

From this reading “Because the old fellow does not seem to mind the young one’s disappearance very much.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “I tell you things don’t work just as I want them to, Ralph,” said the old man, discontentedly.

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

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

during the time that

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why?” asked Ralph.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading He seems to take it as a matter of course, that, if his son did not wish to meet the young lady, he should take himself off.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading That same evening found Ralph Moulton and his uncle again seated in their room at the inn, engaged in earnest conversation, while the same eager listener, Ronald Edgerton, was within the closet, to devour every word that fell from the two plotters’ lips.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading “I tell you things don’t work just as I want them to, Ralph,” said the old man, discontentedly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I tell you things don’t work just as I want them to, Ralph,” said the old man, discontentedly.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “Because the old fellow does not seem to mind the young one’s disappearance very much.