Chapter XIV

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

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

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

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

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

From this reading Thereupon he increased his reputation by a shake of the head, and the statement that, even in a small community, mysteries were bound to happen.

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

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

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

From this reading In support of this theory he pointed out certain prints of hob-nailed boots, which upon examination he discovered to be his own.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

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

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

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

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading In support of this theory he pointed out certain prints of hob-nailed boots, which upon examination he discovered to be his own.

confined by bonds

From this reading Thereupon he increased his reputation by a shake of the head, and the statement that, even in a small community, mysteries were bound to happen.

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

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Thereupon he increased his reputation by a shake of the head, and the statement that, even in a small community, mysteries were bound to happen.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "You can get to London by that road," replied the policeman.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading In support of this theory he pointed out certain prints of hob-nailed boots, which upon examination he discovered to be his own.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading Thereupon he increased his reputation by a shake of the head, and the statement that, even in a small community, mysteries were bound to happen.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading In support of this theory he pointed out certain prints of hob-nailed boots, which upon examination he discovered to be his own.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

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

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

divisible by two

From this reading Thereupon he increased his reputation by a shake of the head, and the statement that, even in a small community, mysteries were bound to happen.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading In support of this theory he pointed out certain prints of hob-nailed boots, which upon examination he discovered to be his own.

to an extreme degree

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "You can get to London by that road," replied the policeman.

plural of “grabber” — an unpleasant person who grabs inconsiderately

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

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

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

come to pass

From this reading Thereupon he increased his reputation by a shake of the head, and the statement that, even in a small community, mysteries were bound to happen.

living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

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

From this reading In support of this theory he pointed out certain prints of hob-nailed boots, which upon examination he discovered to be his own.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Thereupon he increased his reputation by a shake of the head, and the statement that, even in a small community, mysteries were bound to happen.

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

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

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

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

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

From this reading In support of this theory he pointed out certain prints of hob-nailed boots, which upon examination he discovered to be his own.

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

From this reading In support of this theory he pointed out certain prints of hob-nailed boots, which upon examination he discovered to be his own.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Thereupon he increased his reputation by a shake of the head, and the statement that, even in a small community, mysteries were bound to happen.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

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

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

a narrow way or road

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading "You can get to London by that road," replied the policeman.

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

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Thereupon he increased his reputation by a shake of the head, and the statement that, even in a small community, mysteries were bound to happen.

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

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In support of this theory he pointed out certain prints of hob-nailed boots, which upon examination he discovered to be his own.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In support of this theory he pointed out certain prints of hob-nailed boots, which upon examination he discovered to be his own.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In support of this theory he pointed out certain prints of hob-nailed boots, which upon examination he discovered to be his own.

having a point

From this reading In support of this theory he pointed out certain prints of hob-nailed boots, which upon examination he discovered to be his own.

a member of a police force

From this reading "You can get to London by that road," replied the policeman.

plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading In support of this theory he pointed out certain prints of hob-nailed boots, which upon examination he discovered to be his own.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "You can get to London by that road," replied the policeman.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Thereupon he increased his reputation by a shake of the head, and the statement that, even in a small community, mysteries were bound to happen.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading "You can get to London by that road," replied the policeman.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading Thereupon he increased his reputation by a shake of the head, and the statement that, even in a small community, mysteries were bound to happen.

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

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

English poet (1554-1586)

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

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

From this reading Thereupon he increased his reputation by a shake of the head, and the statement that, even in a small community, mysteries were bound to happen.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Thereupon he increased his reputation by a shake of the head, and the statement that, even in a small community, mysteries were bound to happen.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading In support of this theory he pointed out certain prints of hob-nailed boots, which upon examination he discovered to be his own.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

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

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading In support of this theory he pointed out certain prints of hob-nailed boots, which upon examination he discovered to be his own.

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

From this reading Thereupon he increased his reputation by a shake of the head, and the statement that, even in a small community, mysteries were bound to happen.

a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

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

From this reading In support of this theory he pointed out certain prints of hob-nailed boots, which upon examination he discovered to be his own.

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

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

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

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

without question

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In support of this theory he pointed out certain prints of hob-nailed boots, which upon examination he discovered to be his own.

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

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

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

From this reading Thereupon he increased his reputation by a shake of the head, and the statement that, even in a small community, mysteries were bound to happen.

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

From this reading In support of this theory he pointed out certain prints of hob-nailed boots, which upon examination he discovered to be his own.

during the time that

From this reading Kezia began to mutter about Sidney Brock, who had eaten and drunk in her kitchen, and had endeavoured to entice Nellie into his harem; while Bessie had the effrontery to suggest she had seen two dark shadows, unquestionably substantial, disappearing along the lane in the direction of Black Anchor.

which person or people

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

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

From this reading THE GRABBERS The constable, an exceedingly able man who was expecting to become a sergeant, gave it as his opinion that a thief had been at work.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You can get to London by that road," replied the policeman.