Chapter XI

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

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

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

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This he had done without entering into any minute details of the case, of which, indeed, her ladyship cared to hear nothing.

past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE DIAMOND AT DUPLEY WALLS.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE DIAMOND AT DUPLEY WALLS.

the act of achieving an aim

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

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

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

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

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading This he had done without entering into any minute details of the case, of which, indeed, her ladyship cared to hear nothing.

an occurrence of something

From this reading This he had done without entering into any minute details of the case, of which, indeed, her ladyship cared to hear nothing.

a slight indication

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

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

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

true confidential information

From this reading This he had done without entering into any minute details of the case, of which, indeed, her ladyship cared to hear nothing.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE DIAMOND AT DUPLEY WALLS.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This he had done without entering into any minute details of the case, of which, indeed, her ladyship cared to hear nothing.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE DIAMOND AT DUPLEY WALLS.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

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

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

a movement into or inward

From this reading This he had done without entering into any minute details of the case, of which, indeed, her ladyship cared to hear nothing.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

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

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

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

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

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

From this reading This he had done without entering into any minute details of the case, of which, indeed, her ladyship cared to hear nothing.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading This he had done without entering into any minute details of the case, of which, indeed, her ladyship cared to hear nothing.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading This he had done without entering into any minute details of the case, of which, indeed, her ladyship cared to hear nothing.

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

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

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

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

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

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading This he had done without entering into any minute details of the case, of which, indeed, her ladyship cared to hear nothing.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This he had done without entering into any minute details of the case, of which, indeed, her ladyship cared to hear nothing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

From this reading This he had done without entering into any minute details of the case, of which, indeed, her ladyship cared to hear nothing.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

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

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

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

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading This he had done without entering into any minute details of the case, of which, indeed, her ladyship cared to hear nothing.

a bump on a ski slope

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

not any; not one

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading This he had done without entering into any minute details of the case, of which, indeed, her ladyship cared to hear nothing.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE DIAMOND AT DUPLEY WALLS.

and nothing more

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

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

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE DIAMOND AT DUPLEY WALLS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

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

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This he had done without entering into any minute details of the case, of which, indeed, her ladyship cared to hear nothing.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

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

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE DIAMOND AT DUPLEY WALLS.

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

From this reading Mr. Solomon Madgin had not failed to inform Lady Pollexfen from time to time of the progress that was being made in the attempt to recover the Great Mogul Diamond.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

at the time that

From this reading Lady Pollexfen had of course been apprised that Mr. Madgin's presence in Jersey was needed for the furtherance of their scheme; but when he had been gone a week and no news of any kind had been received from him, she began to grow not only impatient, but uneasy lest Mr. Madgin should in any way have come to grief.

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

From this reading This he had done without entering into any minute details of the case, of which, indeed, her ladyship cared to hear nothing.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading This he had done without entering into any minute details of the case, of which, indeed, her ladyship cared to hear nothing.

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

From this reading It was enough for her to be told every few days that Mr. Madgin still held the clue in his fingers, and that each step which he took would, to the best of his belief, bring him so much nearer the object the attainment of which they both had so deeply at heart.