Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

later than; following

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

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

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

any thing at all

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

commanding attention

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

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

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For since Smillie's departure Mason had proceeded to the shores of Big Bittern with Clyde.

relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes

From this reading For since Smillie's departure Mason had proceeded to the shores of Big Bittern with Clyde.

-ing form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

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From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

provoking fear terror

From this reading He was too legal, chilling--unemotional.

a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

the act of departing

From this reading For since Smillie's departure Mason had proceeded to the shores of Big Bittern with Clyde.

choose not to consume

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

one or the other of two

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

at any time

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

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

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

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

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

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

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

lack of intellectual power

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading He was too legal, chilling--unemotional.

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 And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

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

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

confused and vague; used especially of thinking

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

absolutely essential

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

-ing form of “piece” — to join or unite the pieces of

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading For since Smillie's departure Mason had proceeded to the shores of Big Bittern with Clyde.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading For since Smillie's departure Mason had proceeded to the shores of Big Bittern with Clyde.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading For since Smillie's departure Mason had proceeded to the shores of Big Bittern with Clyde.

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From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

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

From this reading For since Smillie's departure Mason had proceeded to the shores of Big Bittern with Clyde.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

not in physical motion

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.

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

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

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

From this reading Mr. Catchuman did not prove by any means to be the one to extract from Clyde anything more than had either Mason or Smillie.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was too legal, chilling--unemotional.

unsusceptible to or destitute of or showing no emotion

From this reading He was too legal, chilling--unemotional.

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

From this reading Although shrewd to a degree in piecing together out of the muddled statements of another such data as seemed most probable, still he was not so successful in the realm of the emotions, as was necessary in the case of Clyde.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And in consequence, after grilling Clyde for four long hours one hot July afternoon, he was eventually compelled to desist with the feeling that as a plotter of crime Clyde was probably the most arresting example of feeble and blundering incapacity he had ever met.