Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading THE ADVICE FOLLOWED For a time after the departure of Wagner, Will Phelps sat thinking over the stirring words of his visitor.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading THE ADVICE FOLLOWED For a time after the departure of Wagner, Will Phelps sat thinking over the stirring words of his visitor.

later than; following

From this reading THE ADVICE FOLLOWED For a time after the departure of Wagner, Will Phelps sat thinking over the stirring words of his visitor.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

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

From this reading His feeling of positive discouragement, with the natural rebound of his impulsive temperament, had in a measure given place to one of confidence and even of elation.

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

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

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

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

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

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading His feeling of positive discouragement, with the natural rebound of his impulsive temperament, had in a measure given place to one of confidence and even of elation.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

the act of departing

From this reading THE ADVICE FOLLOWED For a time after the departure of Wagner, Will Phelps sat thinking over the stirring words of his visitor.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading His feeling of positive discouragement, with the natural rebound of his impulsive temperament, had in a measure given place to one of confidence and even of elation.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression

From this reading His feeling of positive discouragement, with the natural rebound of his impulsive temperament, had in a measure given place to one of confidence and even of elation.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

divisible by two

From this reading His feeling of positive discouragement, with the natural rebound of his impulsive temperament, had in a measure given place to one of confidence and even of elation.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading His feeling of positive discouragement, with the natural rebound of his impulsive temperament, had in a measure given place to one of confidence and even of elation.

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

From this reading THE ADVICE FOLLOWED For a time after the departure of Wagner, Will Phelps sat thinking over the stirring words of his visitor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE ADVICE FOLLOWED For a time after the departure of Wagner, Will Phelps sat thinking over the stirring words of his visitor.

a social club for male undergraduates

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading His feeling of positive discouragement, with the natural rebound of his impulsive temperament, had in a measure given place to one of confidence and even of elation.

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

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

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

From this reading His feeling of positive discouragement, with the natural rebound of his impulsive temperament, had in a measure given place to one of confidence and even of elation.

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

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

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

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

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

From this reading THE ADVICE FOLLOWED For a time after the departure of Wagner, Will Phelps sat thinking over the stirring words of his visitor.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

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

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus

From this reading His feeling of positive discouragement, with the natural rebound of his impulsive temperament, had in a measure given place to one of confidence and even of elation.

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

From this reading His feeling of positive discouragement, with the natural rebound of his impulsive temperament, had in a measure given place to one of confidence and even of elation.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading His feeling of positive discouragement, with the natural rebound of his impulsive temperament, had in a measure given place to one of confidence and even of elation.

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

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading His feeling of positive discouragement, with the natural rebound of his impulsive temperament, had in a measure given place to one of confidence and even of elation.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ADVICE FOLLOWED For a time after the departure of Wagner, Will Phelps sat thinking over the stirring words of his visitor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His feeling of positive discouragement, with the natural rebound of his impulsive temperament, had in a measure given place to one of confidence and even of elation.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE ADVICE FOLLOWED For a time after the departure of Wagner, Will Phelps sat thinking over the stirring words of his visitor.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

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From this reading THE ADVICE FOLLOWED For a time after the departure of Wagner, Will Phelps sat thinking over the stirring words of his visitor.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His feeling of positive discouragement, with the natural rebound of his impulsive temperament, had in a measure given place to one of confidence and even of elation.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading His feeling of positive discouragement, with the natural rebound of his impulsive temperament, had in a measure given place to one of confidence and even of elation.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

spring back; spring away from an impact

From this reading His feeling of positive discouragement, with the natural rebound of his impulsive temperament, had in a measure given place to one of confidence and even of elation.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

determined

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

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From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

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

From this reading THE ADVICE FOLLOWED For a time after the departure of Wagner, Will Phelps sat thinking over the stirring words of his visitor.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

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From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

in the near future

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

withdraw from an organization or communion

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

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

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading THE ADVICE FOLLOWED For a time after the departure of Wagner, Will Phelps sat thinking over the stirring words of his visitor.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

attempt by employing effort

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

your usual mood

From this reading His feeling of positive discouragement, with the natural rebound of his impulsive temperament, had in a measure given place to one of confidence and even of elation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

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

From this reading THE ADVICE FOLLOWED For a time after the departure of Wagner, Will Phelps sat thinking over the stirring words of his visitor.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading THE ADVICE FOLLOWED For a time after the departure of Wagner, Will Phelps sat thinking over the stirring words of his visitor.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE ADVICE FOLLOWED For a time after the departure of Wagner, Will Phelps sat thinking over the stirring words of his visitor.

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

From this reading His feeling of positive discouragement, with the natural rebound of his impulsive temperament, had in a measure given place to one of confidence and even of elation.

in the direction of

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

precisely as stated

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

someone who visits

From this reading THE ADVICE FOLLOWED For a time after the departure of Wagner, Will Phelps sat thinking over the stirring words of his visitor.

Austrian architect and pioneer of modern architecture (1841-1918)

From this reading THE ADVICE FOLLOWED For a time after the departure of Wagner, Will Phelps sat thinking over the stirring words of his visitor.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

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

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

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

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

in or at the place that

From this reading Accordingly, soon after dinner--the meal at his fraternity house which he had dreaded in view of the semi-defeat of the afternoon--he started toward the home of his professor of Greek, resolved to talk over the entire situation with him and strive to learn exactly where he stood and what his prospects were likely to be.

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

From this reading To be recognized by the great captain was an honor of itself, but to receive a personal visit from him and a warm invitation to try for a place on the track team was a distinction for which he never had even dared to dream.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE ADVICE FOLLOWED For a time after the departure of Wagner, Will Phelps sat thinking over the stirring words of his visitor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His feeling of positive discouragement, with the natural rebound of his impulsive temperament, had in a measure given place to one of confidence and even of elation.

the words that are spoken

From this reading THE ADVICE FOLLOWED For a time after the departure of Wagner, Will Phelps sat thinking over the stirring words of his visitor.

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

From this reading Even his other pressing problem--his work in Greek--appeared slightly more rosy-hued now, and a sudden determination seized upon him to do as Wagner had suggested and see Splinter that very night.