Chapter XII · A New Mystery ★

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

From this reading Bob sat in the berth for a time, thinking what to do next.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading His traveling companion’s bag was in the rack above his berth and Bob reached in and pulled it out into the aisle, letting the heavy curtains fall back into place.

a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)

From this reading His traveling companion’s bag was in the rack above his berth and Bob reached in and pulled it out into the aisle, letting the heavy curtains fall back into place.

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

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Bob got up and walked back to lower five where Tully was in a deep sleep.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading His traveling companion’s bag was in the rack above his berth and Bob reached in and pulled it out into the aisle, letting the heavy curtains fall back into place.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He went through the bag methodically, for Tully’s gun should have been there.

a job in an organization

From this reading Bob sat in the berth for a time, thinking what to do next.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Bob sat in the berth for a time, thinking what to do next.

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

with competence; in a competent capable manner

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

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From this reading His traveling companion’s bag was in the rack above his berth and Bob reached in and pulled it out into the aisle, letting the heavy curtains fall back into place.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading His traveling companion’s bag was in the rack above his berth and Bob reached in and pulled it out into the aisle, letting the heavy curtains fall back into place.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Bob got up and walked back to lower five where Tully was in a deep sleep.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Bob sat in the berth for a time, thinking what to do next.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading His traveling companion’s bag was in the rack above his berth and Bob reached in and pulled it out into the aisle, letting the heavy curtains fall back into place.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Bob got up and walked back to lower five where Tully was in a deep sleep.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bob sat in the berth for a time, thinking what to do next.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Bob got up and walked back to lower five where Tully was in a deep sleep.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading He went through the bag methodically, for Tully’s gun should have been there.

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

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

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

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He went through the bag methodically, for Tully’s gun should have been there.

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

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading His traveling companion’s bag was in the rack above his berth and Bob reached in and pulled it out into the aisle, letting the heavy curtains fall back into place.

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

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

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

From this reading Bob sat in the berth for a time, thinking what to do next.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His traveling companion’s bag was in the rack above his berth and Bob reached in and pulled it out into the aisle, letting the heavy curtains fall back into place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His traveling companion’s bag was in the rack above his berth and Bob reached in and pulled it out into the aisle, letting the heavy curtains fall back into place.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading His traveling companion’s bag was in the rack above his berth and Bob reached in and pulled it out into the aisle, letting the heavy curtains fall back into place.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Bob got up and walked back to lower five where Tully was in a deep sleep.

in a methodical manner

From this reading He went through the bag methodically, for Tully’s gun should have been there.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Bob sat in the berth for a time, thinking what to do next.

not any; not one

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His traveling companion’s bag was in the rack above his berth and Bob reached in and pulled it out into the aisle, letting the heavy curtains fall back into place.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His traveling companion’s bag was in the rack above his berth and Bob reached in and pulled it out into the aisle, letting the heavy curtains fall back into place.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading His traveling companion’s bag was in the rack above his berth and Bob reached in and pulled it out into the aisle, letting the heavy curtains fall back into place.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

go at a rack

From this reading His traveling companion’s bag was in the rack above his berth and Bob reached in and pulled it out into the aisle, letting the heavy curtains fall back into place.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading His traveling companion’s bag was in the rack above his berth and Bob reached in and pulled it out into the aisle, letting the heavy curtains fall back into place.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

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

From this reading Bob sat in the berth for a time, thinking what to do next.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He went through the bag methodically, for Tully’s gun should have been there.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Bob got up and walked back to lower five where Tully was in a deep sleep.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

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

From this reading Bob sat in the berth for a time, thinking what to do next.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Bob sat in the berth for a time, thinking what to do next.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He went through the bag methodically, for Tully’s gun should have been there.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Bob sat in the berth for a time, thinking what to do next.

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

From this reading Bob sat in the berth for a time, thinking what to do next.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

create by training and teaching

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading His traveling companion’s bag was in the rack above his berth and Bob reached in and pulled it out into the aisle, letting the heavy curtains fall back into place.

a Roman statesman and orator remembered for his mastery of Latin prose (106-43 BC)

From this reading Bob got up and walked back to lower five where Tully was in a deep sleep.

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

From this reading He went through the bag methodically, for Tully’s gun should have been there.

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

From this reading Bob got up and walked back to lower five where Tully was in a deep sleep.

the act of using

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Bob got up and walked back to lower five where Tully was in a deep sleep.

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

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went through the bag methodically, for Tully’s gun should have been there.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Bob sat in the berth for a time, thinking what to do next.

in or at the place that

From this reading Bob got up and walked back to lower five where Tully was in a deep sleep.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He was certain that Hamsa was on the train and he knew that the other was capably armed, for he had Bob’s own revolver and there was no question but that he would use the weapon if his hand was forced too far.