Chapter XIII

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

From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “I have been following Lannigan and the unknown all night,” said Chick.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “Something that they have regarded as important, but what I am not certain.”

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

From this reading “I have been following Lannigan and the unknown all night,” said Chick.

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

From this reading “Something that they have regarded as important, but what I am not certain.”

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “What have they been doing?” asked Nick.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “I have been following Lannigan and the unknown all night,” said Chick.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Something that they have regarded as important, but what I am not certain.”

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading “Something that they have regarded as important, but what I am not certain.”

young bird especially of domestic fowl

From this reading “I have been following Lannigan and the unknown all night,” said Chick.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

the act of departing

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading “What have they been doing?” asked Nick.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading “I have been following Lannigan and the unknown all night,” said Chick.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I have been following Lannigan and the unknown all night,” said Chick.

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

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

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

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

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

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I have been following Lannigan and the unknown all night,” said Chick.

of great significance or value

From this reading “Something that they have regarded as important, but what I am not certain.”

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

From this reading “I have been following Lannigan and the unknown all night,” said Chick.

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

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading “What have they been doing?” asked Nick.

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

From this reading “I have been following Lannigan and the unknown all night,” said Chick.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Something that they have regarded as important, but what I am not certain.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

with speed

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading “Something that they have regarded as important, but what I am not certain.”

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

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I have been following Lannigan and the unknown all night,” said Chick.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “Something that they have regarded as important, but what I am not certain.”

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading A DESPERATE STRUGGLE.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Something that they have regarded as important, but what I am not certain.”

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

From this reading “I have been following Lannigan and the unknown all night,” said Chick.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

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

From this reading “What have they been doing?” asked Nick.

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

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

not known

From this reading “I have been following Lannigan and the unknown all night,” said Chick.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

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

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What have they been doing?” asked Nick.

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

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He rapidly told his experiences of the night, the important feature of which, to Nick, was Lannigan’s visit to Rivington Street, and his entrance to a house there with the unknown, his long stay, and, finally, the hurried departure of the unknown and his running up to Fourth Street for the coach, which was brought down to Rivington Street.