Chapter XIX · The Right Man

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

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading “Here’s your very good health, Mr. Hedge,” said he, addressing Nick by the name he had assumed.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

later than; following

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

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

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

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

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “So you are fond of bucking the tiger, are you, and have come out here to give my game a little play?”

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading “Here’s your very good health, Mr. Hedge,” said he, addressing Nick by the name he had assumed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

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From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

-ing form of “buck” — to strive with determination

From this reading “So you are fond of bucking the tiger, are you, and have come out here to give my game a little play?”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

young bird especially of domestic fowl

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

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

From this reading “So you are fond of bucking the tiger, are you, and have come out here to give my game a little play?”

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Yours, too, sir,” cried Nick.

a room used for dining

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

take in liquids

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading “So you are fond of bucking the tiger, are you, and have come out here to give my game a little play?”

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading “So you are fond of bucking the tiger, are you, and have come out here to give my game a little play?”

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “So you are fond of bucking the tiger, are you, and have come out here to give my game a little play?”

French film maker influenced by surrealism; early work explored the documentary use of film; noted for innovative techniques (born in 1930)

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

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

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “Here’s your very good health, Mr. Hedge,” said he, addressing Nick by the name he had assumed.

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

From this reading “Here’s your very good health, Mr. Hedge,” said he, addressing Nick by the name he had assumed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

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

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading “Here’s your very good health, Mr. Hedge,” said he, addressing Nick by the name he had assumed.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading “Here’s your very good health, Mr. Hedge,” said he, addressing Nick by the name he had assumed.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “So you are fond of bucking the tiger, are you, and have come out here to give my game a little play?”

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

From this reading “Here’s your very good health, Mr. Hedge,” said he, addressing Nick by the name he had assumed.

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

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

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

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

plural of “introduction” — the act of beginning something new

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

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

From this reading “So you are fond of bucking the tiger, are you, and have come out here to give my game a little play?”

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Here’s your very good health, Mr. Hedge,” said he, addressing Nick by the name he had assumed.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “So you are fond of bucking the tiger, are you, and have come out here to give my game a little play?”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Here’s your very good health, Mr. Hedge,” said he, addressing Nick by the name he had assumed.

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

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

according to the clock

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “So you are fond of bucking the tiger, are you, and have come out here to give my game a little play?”

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

participate in games or sport

From this reading “So you are fond of bucking the tiger, are you, and have come out here to give my game a little play?”

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

with little or no delay

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

with speed

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

plural of “response” — a result

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Here’s your very good health, Mr. Hedge,” said he, addressing Nick by the name he had assumed.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

term of address for a man

From this reading “Yours, too, sir,” cried Nick.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “So you are fond of bucking the tiger, are you, and have come out here to give my game a little play?”

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

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

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

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

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

a fierce or audacious person

From this reading “So you are fond of bucking the tiger, are you, and have come out here to give my game a little play?”

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

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “Yours, too, sir,” cried Nick.

precisely as stated

From this reading “Here’s your very good health, Mr. Hedge,” said he, addressing Nick by the name he had assumed.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Nate Godard appeared pale and somewhat intoxicated when he received them, but his nerve quickly returned after the introductions and the hearty responses of his visitors, and he promptly invited them to the sideboard to have a drink.

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

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

at the time that

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

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

From this reading It was precisely nine o’clock when Nick Carter, Chick, and Belle Braddon arrived at Godard’s shore house, to which they were admitted by the humpback and conducted into the dining-room.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “So you are fond of bucking the tiger, are you, and have come out here to give my game a little play?”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Here’s your very good health, Mr. Hedge,” said he, addressing Nick by the name he had assumed.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading “Yours, too, sir,” cried Nick.