Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Three feeble revolutions followed, and then the engines stopped altogether, and the _Cobra_, quickly exhausting the way on her, lay like a log on the oily swell.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

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

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

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

From this reading Cold-blooded murder was quite in Mr. Cheeseman's line as a preventive, equally so as a cure had that been possible.

take up mentally

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Cold-blooded murder was quite in Mr. Cheeseman's line as a preventive, equally so as a cure had that been possible.

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

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But those ominous sounds were eloquent of mischief done, and he was not the man to run his neck into a noose for the empty pleasure of revenge.

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

From this reading Cold-blooded murder was quite in Mr. Cheeseman's line as a preventive, equally so as a cure had that been possible.

plural of “cinder” — a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

venomous Asiatic and African elapid snakes that can expand the skin of the neck into a hood

From this reading Three feeble revolutions followed, and then the engines stopped altogether, and the _Cobra_, quickly exhausting the way on her, lay like a log on the oily swell.

without compunction or human feeling

From this reading Cold-blooded murder was quite in Mr. Cheeseman's line as a preventive, equally so as a cure had that been possible.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading Cold-blooded murder was quite in Mr. Cheeseman's line as a preventive, equally so as a cure had that been possible.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading But those ominous sounds were eloquent of mischief done, and he was not the man to run his neck into a noose for the empty pleasure of revenge.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading But those ominous sounds were eloquent of mischief done, and he was not the man to run his neck into a noose for the empty pleasure of revenge.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading But those ominous sounds were eloquent of mischief done, and he was not the man to run his neck into a noose for the empty pleasure of revenge.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Cold-blooded murder was quite in Mr. Cheeseman's line as a preventive, equally so as a cure had that been possible.

having a debilitating effect

From this reading Three feeble revolutions followed, and then the engines stopped altogether, and the _Cobra_, quickly exhausting the way on her, lay like a log on the oily swell.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading Three feeble revolutions followed, and then the engines stopped altogether, and the _Cobra_, quickly exhausting the way on her, lay like a log on the oily swell.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

having lost your job

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

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

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

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

From this reading Three feeble revolutions followed, and then the engines stopped altogether, and the _Cobra_, quickly exhausting the way on her, lay like a log on the oily swell.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

set up or found

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

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

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

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

From this reading But those ominous sounds were eloquent of mischief done, and he was not the man to run his neck into a noose for the empty pleasure of revenge.

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

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

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

From this reading But those ominous sounds were eloquent of mischief done, and he was not the man to run his neck into a noose for the empty pleasure of revenge.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

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

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

digested with difficulty

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But those ominous sounds were eloquent of mischief done, and he was not the man to run his neck into a noose for the empty pleasure of revenge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

making or causing a harsh and irritating sound

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

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

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Three feeble revolutions followed, and then the engines stopped altogether, and the _Cobra_, quickly exhausting the way on her, lay like a log on the oily swell.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Three feeble revolutions followed, and then the engines stopped altogether, and the _Cobra_, quickly exhausting the way on her, lay like a log on the oily swell.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Cold-blooded murder was quite in Mr. Cheeseman's line as a preventive, equally so as a cure had that been possible.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading Three feeble revolutions followed, and then the engines stopped altogether, and the _Cobra_, quickly exhausting the way on her, lay like a log on the oily swell.

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

From this reading But those ominous sounds were eloquent of mischief done, and he was not the man to run his neck into a noose for the empty pleasure of revenge.

the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading But those ominous sounds were eloquent of mischief done, and he was not the man to run his neck into a noose for the empty pleasure of revenge.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Cold-blooded murder was quite in Mr. Cheeseman's line as a preventive, equally so as a cure had that been possible.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Cold-blooded murder was quite in Mr. Cheeseman's line as a preventive, equally so as a cure had that been possible.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading But those ominous sounds were eloquent of mischief done, and he was not the man to run his neck into a noose for the empty pleasure of revenge.

sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose

From this reading But those ominous sounds were eloquent of mischief done, and he was not the man to run his neck into a noose for the empty pleasure of revenge.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

From this reading Three feeble revolutions followed, and then the engines stopped altogether, and the _Cobra_, quickly exhausting the way on her, lay like a log on the oily swell.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading But those ominous sounds were eloquent of mischief done, and he was not the man to run his neck into a noose for the empty pleasure of revenge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

plural of “piston” — United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976)

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading But those ominous sounds were eloquent of mischief done, and he was not the man to run his neck into a noose for the empty pleasure of revenge.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Cold-blooded murder was quite in Mr. Cheeseman's line as a preventive, equally so as a cure had that been possible.

preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease

From this reading Cold-blooded murder was quite in Mr. Cheeseman's line as a preventive, equally so as a cure had that been possible.

with speed

From this reading Three feeble revolutions followed, and then the engines stopped altogether, and the _Cobra_, quickly exhausting the way on her, lay like a log on the oily swell.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Cold-blooded murder was quite in Mr. Cheeseman's line as a preventive, equally so as a cure had that been possible.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading But those ominous sounds were eloquent of mischief done, and he was not the man to run his neck into a noose for the empty pleasure of revenge.

plural of “revolution” — a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading Three feeble revolutions followed, and then the engines stopped altogether, and the _Cobra_, quickly exhausting the way on her, lay like a log on the oily swell.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading But those ominous sounds were eloquent of mischief done, and he was not the man to run his neck into a noose for the empty pleasure of revenge.

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

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

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

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

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

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Cold-blooded murder was quite in Mr. Cheeseman's line as a preventive, equally so as a cure had that been possible.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading But those ominous sounds were eloquent of mischief done, and he was not the man to run his neck into a noose for the empty pleasure of revenge.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Three feeble revolutions followed, and then the engines stopped altogether, and the _Cobra_, quickly exhausting the way on her, lay like a log on the oily swell.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading Three feeble revolutions followed, and then the engines stopped altogether, and the _Cobra_, quickly exhausting the way on her, lay like a log on the oily swell.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

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

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Three feeble revolutions followed, and then the engines stopped altogether, and the _Cobra_, quickly exhausting the way on her, lay like a log on the oily swell.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But those ominous sounds were eloquent of mischief done, and he was not the man to run his neck into a noose for the empty pleasure of revenge.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three feeble revolutions followed, and then the engines stopped altogether, and the _Cobra_, quickly exhausting the way on her, lay like a log on the oily swell.

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

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

hard to endure

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

a bodily organ that is essential for life

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

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

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Three feeble revolutions followed, and then the engines stopped altogether, and the _Cobra_, quickly exhausting the way on her, lay like a log on the oily swell.

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

From this reading But those ominous sounds were eloquent of mischief done, and he was not the man to run his neck into a noose for the empty pleasure of revenge.

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

From this reading For almost immediately there began a jarring and a scrunching in the engines which told that the delicate mechanism was trying to assimilate in its vitals the rough food she had fed it with, and found it indigestible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AFTERMATH OF STORM The cinders fell with a clatter among the pistons and the fly-wheels, and Nettle Jimpson, too absorbed in watching results, forgot to notice that the ruffian on the bridge had not fired a second shot at her.