Chapter XXV

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

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

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

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

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

From this reading Some made haste to ease the limp body of the slain to the floor, and others examined the pistol and tried to dig the bullet out of the wainscot.

a formal public statement

From this reading “No use doing that now; he’s dead,” said the objector; and at the announcement William Langford sank back into his chair and covered his face with his hands.

react verbally

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “No use doing that now; he’s dead,” said the objector; and at the announcement William Langford sank back into his chair and covered his face with his hands.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Some made haste to ease the limp body of the slain to the floor, and others examined the pistol and tried to dig the bullet out of the wainscot.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading Some made haste to ease the limp body of the slain to the floor, and others examined the pistol and tried to dig the bullet out of the wainscot.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading “No use doing that now; he’s dead,” said the objector; and at the announcement William Langford sank back into his chair and covered his face with his hands.

a building that is occupied by a social club

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading “No use doing that now; he’s dead,” said the objector; and at the announcement William Langford sank back into his chair and covered his face with his hands.

a professional whose work is consistently of high quality

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

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

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading Some made haste to ease the limp body of the slain to the floor, and others examined the pistol and tried to dig the bullet out of the wainscot.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading “No use doing that now; he’s dead,” said the objector; and at the announcement William Langford sank back into his chair and covered his face with his hands.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Some made haste to ease the limp body of the slain to the floor, and others examined the pistol and tried to dig the bullet out of the wainscot.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Some made haste to ease the limp body of the slain to the floor, and others examined the pistol and tried to dig the bullet out of the wainscot.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading Whereat the witnesses exchanged significant glances.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “No use doing that now; he’s dead,” said the objector; and at the announcement William Langford sank back into his chair and covered his face with his hands.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading Whereat the witnesses exchanged significant glances.

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

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading “No use doing that now; he’s dead,” said the objector; and at the announcement William Langford sank back into his chair and covered his face with his hands.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Some made haste to ease the limp body of the slain to the floor, and others examined the pistol and tried to dig the bullet out of the wainscot.

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

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

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

From this reading “No use doing that now; he’s dead,” said the objector; and at the announcement William Langford sank back into his chair and covered his face with his hands.

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

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

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

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

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

From this reading “No use doing that now; he’s dead,” said the objector; and at the announcement William Langford sank back into his chair and covered his face with his hands.

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading Some made haste to ease the limp body of the slain to the floor, and others examined the pistol and tried to dig the bullet out of the wainscot.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Some made haste to ease the limp body of the slain to the floor, and others examined the pistol and tried to dig the bullet out of the wainscot.

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

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

not any; not one

From this reading “No use doing that now; he’s dead,” said the objector; and at the announcement William Langford sank back into his chair and covered his face with his hands.

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

From this reading “No use doing that now; he’s dead,” said the objector; and at the announcement William Langford sank back into his chair and covered his face with his hands.

a person who dissents from some established policy

From this reading “No use doing that now; he’s dead,” said the objector; and at the announcement William Langford sank back into his chair and covered his face with his hands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

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

From this reading Some made haste to ease the limp body of the slain to the floor, and others examined the pistol and tried to dig the bullet out of the wainscot.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Some made haste to ease the limp body of the slain to the floor, and others examined the pistol and tried to dig the bullet out of the wainscot.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading Some made haste to ease the limp body of the slain to the floor, and others examined the pistol and tried to dig the bullet out of the wainscot.

with speed

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

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

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “No use doing that now; he’s dead,” said the objector; and at the announcement William Langford sank back into his chair and covered his face with his hands.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading “No use doing that now; he’s dead,” said the objector; and at the announcement William Langford sank back into his chair and covered his face with his hands.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

a particular situation

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading Whereat the witnesses exchanged significant glances.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading Some made haste to ease the limp body of the slain to the floor, and others examined the pistol and tried to dig the bullet out of the wainscot.

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

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some made haste to ease the limp body of the slain to the floor, and others examined the pistol and tried to dig the bullet out of the wainscot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “No use doing that now; he’s dead,” said the objector; and at the announcement William Langford sank back into his chair and covered his face with his hands.

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

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

a large gathering of people

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

push forcefully

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

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

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Some made haste to ease the limp body of the slain to the floor, and others examined the pistol and tried to dig the bullet out of the wainscot.

undo the ties of

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

the act of using

From this reading “No use doing that now; he’s dead,” said the objector; and at the announcement William Langford sank back into his chair and covered his face with his hands.

possessive form of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall

From this reading Some made haste to ease the limp body of the slain to the floor, and others examined the pistol and tried to dig the bullet out of the wainscot.

at the time that

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

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

From this reading Whereat the witnesses exchanged significant glances.

which person or people

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.

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

From this reading “No use doing that now; he’s dead,” said the objector; and at the announcement William Langford sank back into his chair and covered his face with his hands.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “SILENCE IS AN ANSWER TO A WISE MAN” WHEN the rumour of the tragedy ran through the clubhouse the small card room on the second floor filled quickly with a curious throng.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Whereat the witnesses exchanged significant glances.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading A brother craftsman knelt to unlace the victim’s shoes, but he desisted at a word from one who had thrust his hand into the dead man’s bosom.