Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

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

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

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

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

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

From this reading A man of much worldly experience, in spite of his simple, ingenuous nature, the little man began carefully piecing together parts of the puzzle.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mr. Skeelty, the manager, had demanded that Smith be discharged by Mr. Mirrick, and being refused, had threatened to shut off the power from the newspaper plant.

dearly loved

From this reading John Merrick, when he heard the news, looked very grave and glanced uneasily into the unconscious faces of his three beloved nieces.

an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

-ing form of “bother” — take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading A man of much worldly experience, in spite of his simple, ingenuous nature, the little man began carefully piecing together parts of the puzzle.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Mr. Skeelty, the manager, had demanded that Smith be discharged by Mr. Mirrick, and being refused, had threatened to shut off the power from the newspaper plant.

past form of “denounce” — speak out against

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

having lost your job

From this reading Mr. Skeelty, the manager, had demanded that Smith be discharged by Mr. Mirrick, and being refused, had threatened to shut off the power from the newspaper plant.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading A man of much worldly experience, in spite of his simple, ingenuous nature, the little man began carefully piecing together parts of the puzzle.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading John Merrick, when he heard the news, looked very grave and glanced uneasily into the unconscious faces of his three beloved nieces.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Skeelty, the manager, had demanded that Smith be discharged by Mr. Mirrick, and being refused, had threatened to shut off the power from the newspaper plant.

a young female

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading John Merrick, when he heard the news, looked very grave and glanced uneasily into the unconscious faces of his three beloved nieces.

death of a person

From this reading John Merrick, when he heard the news, looked very grave and glanced uneasily into the unconscious faces of his three beloved nieces.

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

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

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

From this reading John Merrick, when he heard the news, looked very grave and glanced uneasily into the unconscious faces of his three beloved nieces.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading John Merrick, when he heard the news, looked very grave and glanced uneasily into the unconscious faces of his three beloved nieces.

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

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

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

From this reading John Merrick, when he heard the news, looked very grave and glanced uneasily into the unconscious faces of his three beloved nieces.

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

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

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

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious

From this reading A man of much worldly experience, in spite of his simple, ingenuous nature, the little man began carefully piecing together parts of the puzzle.

past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading John Merrick, when he heard the news, looked very grave and glanced uneasily into the unconscious faces of his three beloved nieces.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Merrick, when he heard the news, looked very grave and glanced uneasily into the unconscious faces of his three beloved nieces.

plural of “journalist” — a writer for newspapers and magazines

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

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

From this reading A man of much worldly experience, in spite of his simple, ingenuous nature, the little man began carefully piecing together parts of the puzzle.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading John Merrick, when he heard the news, looked very grave and glanced uneasily into the unconscious faces of his three beloved nieces.

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

From this reading A man of much worldly experience, in spite of his simple, ingenuous nature, the little man began carefully piecing together parts of the puzzle.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Mr. Skeelty, the manager, had demanded that Smith be discharged by Mr. Mirrick, and being refused, had threatened to shut off the power from the newspaper plant.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

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

From this reading John Merrick, when he heard the news, looked very grave and glanced uneasily into the unconscious faces of his three beloved nieces.

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

From this reading Mr. Skeelty, the manager, had demanded that Smith be discharged by Mr. Mirrick, and being refused, had threatened to shut off the power from the newspaper plant.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Skeelty, the manager, had demanded that Smith be discharged by Mr. Mirrick, and being refused, had threatened to shut off the power from the newspaper plant.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A man of much worldly experience, in spite of his simple, ingenuous nature, the little man began carefully piecing together parts of the puzzle.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading A man of much worldly experience, in spite of his simple, ingenuous nature, the little man began carefully piecing together parts of the puzzle.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

information about recent and important events

From this reading John Merrick, when he heard the news, looked very grave and glanced uneasily into the unconscious faces of his three beloved nieces.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Mr. Skeelty, the manager, had demanded that Smith be discharged by Mr. Mirrick, and being refused, had threatened to shut off the power from the newspaper plant.

plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading John Merrick, when he heard the news, looked very grave and glanced uneasily into the unconscious faces of his three beloved nieces.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Mr. Skeelty, the manager, had demanded that Smith be discharged by Mr. Mirrick, and being refused, had threatened to shut off the power from the newspaper plant.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

the local environment

From this reading A man of much worldly experience, in spite of his simple, ingenuous nature, the little man began carefully piecing together parts of the puzzle.

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

From this reading A man of much worldly experience, in spite of his simple, ingenuous nature, the little man began carefully piecing together parts of the puzzle.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading Mr. Skeelty, the manager, had demanded that Smith be discharged by Mr. Mirrick, and being refused, had threatened to shut off the power from the newspaper plant.

past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Mr. Skeelty, the manager, had demanded that Smith be discharged by Mr. Mirrick, and being refused, had threatened to shut off the power from the newspaper plant.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading A man of much worldly experience, in spite of his simple, ingenuous nature, the little man began carefully piecing together parts of the puzzle.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Mr. Skeelty, the manager, had demanded that Smith be discharged by Mr. Mirrick, and being refused, had threatened to shut off the power from the newspaper plant.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Mr. Skeelty, the manager, had demanded that Smith be discharged by Mr. Mirrick, and being refused, had threatened to shut off the power from the newspaper plant.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading A man of much worldly experience, in spite of his simple, ingenuous nature, the little man began carefully piecing together parts of the puzzle.

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

From this reading Mr. Skeelty, the manager, had demanded that Smith be discharged by Mr. Mirrick, and being refused, had threatened to shut off the power from the newspaper plant.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Mr. Skeelty, the manager, had demanded that Smith be discharged by Mr. Mirrick, and being refused, had threatened to shut off the power from the newspaper plant.

possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

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

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading A man of much worldly experience, in spite of his simple, ingenuous nature, the little man began carefully piecing together parts of the puzzle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Skeelty, the manager, had demanded that Smith be discharged by Mr. Mirrick, and being refused, had threatened to shut off the power from the newspaper plant.

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

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading Mr. Skeelty, the manager, had demanded that Smith be discharged by Mr. Mirrick, and being refused, had threatened to shut off the power from the newspaper plant.

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

From this reading John Merrick, when he heard the news, looked very grave and glanced uneasily into the unconscious faces of his three beloved nieces.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

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

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading A man of much worldly experience, in spite of his simple, ingenuous nature, the little man began carefully piecing together parts of the puzzle.

(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading John Merrick, when he heard the news, looked very grave and glanced uneasily into the unconscious faces of his three beloved nieces.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading John Merrick, when he heard the news, looked very grave and glanced uneasily into the unconscious faces of his three beloved nieces.

precisely as stated

From this reading John Merrick, when he heard the news, looked very grave and glanced uneasily into the unconscious faces of his three beloved nieces.

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

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

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

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

at the time that

From this reading John Merrick, when he heard the news, looked very grave and glanced uneasily into the unconscious faces of his three beloved nieces.

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

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

which person or people

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading A CLEVER IDEA Neither Thursday nor Hetty allowed a word to escape concerning the placing of the bomb in the _Tribune_ office, but the explosion was public knowledge and many were bothering their heads to explain its meaning.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading Thursday Smith's defense of the girl journalists, whereby he had severely pounded some of the workmen who had insulted them, had caused the man to be denounced by the colony at Royal.

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading A man of much worldly experience, in spite of his simple, ingenuous nature, the little man began carefully piecing together parts of the puzzle.