Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading He had calculated that, relying upon my ability to clear myself of the charge in Hagar’s eyes, I should go at once to her to get her assistance in tracking Althea; and I had walked straight into the trap.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

anew

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

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

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

take into custody

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading He had calculated that, relying upon my ability to clear myself of the charge in Hagar’s eyes, I should go at once to her to get her assistance in tracking Althea; and I had walked straight into the trap.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Von Felsen had outplayed me at every point, and chance and my own folly had helped him to score a complete victory.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

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

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading The charge of murder was the merest bluff, and he had imposed upon Hagar for the purpose very cleverly.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading He had calculated that, relying upon my ability to clear myself of the charge in Hagar’s eyes, I should go at once to her to get her assistance in tracking Althea; and I had walked straight into the trap.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Von Felsen had outplayed me at every point, and chance and my own folly had helped him to score a complete victory.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The charge of murder was the merest bluff, and he had imposed upon Hagar for the purpose very cleverly.

rid of obstructions

From this reading He had calculated that, relying upon my ability to clear myself of the charge in Hagar’s eyes, I should go at once to her to get her assistance in tracking Althea; and I had walked straight into the trap.

in a clever manner

From this reading The charge of murder was the merest bluff, and he had imposed upon Hagar for the purpose very cleverly.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Von Felsen had outplayed me at every point, and chance and my own folly had helped him to score a complete victory.

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From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Von Felsen had outplayed me at every point, and chance and my own folly had helped him to score a complete victory.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He had calculated that, relying upon my ability to clear myself of the charge in Hagar’s eyes, I should go at once to her to get her assistance in tracking Althea; and I had walked straight into the trap.

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From this reading Von Felsen had outplayed me at every point, and chance and my own folly had helped him to score a complete victory.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading Von Felsen had outplayed me at every point, and chance and my own folly had helped him to score a complete victory.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The charge of murder was the merest bluff, and he had imposed upon Hagar for the purpose very cleverly.

set up or found

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He had calculated that, relying upon my ability to clear myself of the charge in Hagar’s eyes, I should go at once to her to get her assistance in tracking Althea; and I had walked straight into the trap.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He had calculated that, relying upon my ability to clear myself of the charge in Hagar’s eyes, I should go at once to her to get her assistance in tracking Althea; and I had walked straight into the trap.

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

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

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From this reading The charge of murder was the merest bluff, and he had imposed upon Hagar for the purpose very cleverly.

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

From this reading He had calculated that, relying upon my ability to clear myself of the charge in Hagar’s eyes, I should go at once to her to get her assistance in tracking Althea; and I had walked straight into the trap.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

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

From this reading The charge of murder was the merest bluff, and he had imposed upon Hagar for the purpose very cleverly.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Von Felsen had outplayed me at every point, and chance and my own folly had helped him to score a complete victory.

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

From this reading He had calculated that, relying upon my ability to clear myself of the charge in Hagar’s eyes, I should go at once to her to get her assistance in tracking Althea; and I had walked straight into the trap.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Von Felsen had outplayed me at every point, and chance and my own folly had helped him to score a complete victory.

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

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

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

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

set forth authoritatively as obligatory

From this reading The charge of murder was the merest bluff, and he had imposed upon Hagar for the purpose very cleverly.

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

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had calculated that, relying upon my ability to clear myself of the charge in Hagar’s eyes, I should go at once to her to get her assistance in tracking Althea; and I had walked straight into the trap.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Von Felsen had outplayed me at every point, and chance and my own folly had helped him to score a complete victory.

the force of workers available

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified

From this reading The charge of murder was the merest bluff, and he had imposed upon Hagar for the purpose very cleverly.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading The charge of murder was the merest bluff, and he had imposed upon Hagar for the purpose very cleverly.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Von Felsen had outplayed me at every point, and chance and my own folly had helped him to score a complete victory.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading He had calculated that, relying upon my ability to clear myself of the charge in Hagar’s eyes, I should go at once to her to get her assistance in tracking Althea; and I had walked straight into the trap.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

on one occasion

From this reading He had calculated that, relying upon my ability to clear myself of the charge in Hagar’s eyes, I should go at once to her to get her assistance in tracking Althea; and I had walked straight into the trap.

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From this reading Von Felsen had outplayed me at every point, and chance and my own folly had helped him to score a complete victory.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Von Felsen had outplayed me at every point, and chance and my own folly had helped him to score a complete victory.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Von Felsen had outplayed me at every point, and chance and my own folly had helped him to score a complete victory.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The charge of murder was the merest bluff, and he had imposed upon Hagar for the purpose very cleverly.

-ing form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading He had calculated that, relying upon my ability to clear myself of the charge in Hagar’s eyes, I should go at once to her to get her assistance in tracking Althea; and I had walked straight into the trap.

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Von Felsen had outplayed me at every point, and chance and my own folly had helped him to score a complete victory.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

successive (without a break)

From this reading He had calculated that, relying upon my ability to clear myself of the charge in Hagar’s eyes, I should go at once to her to get her assistance in tracking Althea; and I had walked straight into the trap.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

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

From this reading The charge of murder was the merest bluff, and he had imposed upon Hagar for the purpose very cleverly.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

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

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading He had calculated that, relying upon my ability to clear myself of the charge in Hagar’s eyes, I should go at once to her to get her assistance in tracking Althea; and I had walked straight into the trap.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading He had calculated that, relying upon my ability to clear myself of the charge in Hagar’s eyes, I should go at once to her to get her assistance in tracking Althea; and I had walked straight into the trap.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The charge of murder was the merest bluff, and he had imposed upon Hagar for the purpose very cleverly.

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

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

precisely as stated

From this reading The charge of murder was the merest bluff, and he had imposed upon Hagar for the purpose very cleverly.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Von Felsen had outplayed me at every point, and chance and my own folly had helped him to score a complete victory.

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

From this reading Von Felsen had outplayed me at every point, and chance and my own folly had helped him to score a complete victory.

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

From this reading He had calculated that, relying upon my ability to clear myself of the charge in Hagar’s eyes, I should go at once to her to get her assistance in tracking Althea; and I had walked straight into the trap.

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

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading DRAGEN AGAIN I had made a pretty mess of things, and now that it was too late I began to appreciate what a fool I had been.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.

be the cause or source of

From this reading He had probably found Althea unexpectedly resolute not to yield to his wishes without some actual proof of my arrest, and had then vamped the charge, through Hagar, and planned that Althea should see me in the hands of men in police uniform.