Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

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

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

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

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

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

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.

From this reading For a moment he regarded the grim dagger point, deciding to leave it where it was.

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

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision

From this reading For a moment he regarded the grim dagger point, deciding to leave it where it was.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "If Melchard finds it," he thought, "he'll think it's something to do with his little Dutch trollop."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading "If Melchard finds it," he thought, "he'll think it's something to do with his little Dutch trollop."

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

apart from; not including

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

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

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading "If Melchard finds it," he thought, "he'll think it's something to do with his little Dutch trollop."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

a young female

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading For a moment he regarded the grim dagger point, deciding to leave it where it was.

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

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

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

From this reading "If Melchard finds it," he thought, "he'll think it's something to do with his little Dutch trollop."

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

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

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

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

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

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If Melchard finds it," he thought, "he'll think it's something to do with his little Dutch trollop."

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

a lack of sensibility

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For a moment he regarded the grim dagger point, deciding to leave it where it was.

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

From this reading "If Melchard finds it," he thought, "he'll think it's something to do with his little Dutch trollop."

conformity or harmony

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

immediately past

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

go away from a place

From this reading For a moment he regarded the grim dagger point, deciding to leave it where it was.

the literary culture

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

held up in the air

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

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

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

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

From this reading "If Melchard finds it," he thought, "he'll think it's something to do with his little Dutch trollop."

a particular point in time

From this reading For a moment he regarded the grim dagger point, deciding to leave it where it was.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

in motion

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

not one, and not any

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors

From this reading PENNY PANSY.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading PENNY PANSY.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading For a moment he regarded the grim dagger point, deciding to leave it where it was.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading For a moment he regarded the grim dagger point, deciding to leave it where it was.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

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

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "If Melchard finds it," he thought, "he'll think it's something to do with his little Dutch trollop."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

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

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "If Melchard finds it," he thought, "he'll think it's something to do with his little Dutch trollop."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "If Melchard finds it," he thought, "he'll think it's something to do with his little Dutch trollop."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

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

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

a dirty untidy woman

From this reading "If Melchard finds it," he thought, "he'll think it's something to do with his little Dutch trollop."

up to a particular time

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

the act of using

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

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

From this reading For a moment he regarded the grim dagger point, deciding to leave it where it was.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

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

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

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

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

in or at the place that

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dick Bellamy lifted the girl and carried her to a spot where he could lay her down with head a little lower than heels; watched her until the colour of the face improved and the breath became more regular; and then made use of her insensibility to pay his last duty to the dead.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Without moving the body, he went through the pockets, finding nothing worth keeping except a few letters and a bunch of keys; for revolver cartridges there were none.