Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

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

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Joe had had a good deal of experience in handling automobiles during his big league career, and was a cool and skilful driver.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Joe caught a glimpse of Fleming looking back and saw that the latter knew he was being followed, a knowledge which was followed by a sudden quickening in the pace of Fleming’s car.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Joe caught a glimpse of Fleming looking back and saw that the latter knew he was being followed, a knowledge which was followed by a sudden quickening in the pace of Fleming’s car.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was, evidently, a powerful machine, and despite Joe’s utmost efforts the gap between the two cars kept constantly widening.

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

From this reading Joe had had a good deal of experience in handling automobiles during his big league career, and was a cool and skilful driver.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Joe caught a glimpse of Fleming looking back and saw that the latter knew he was being followed, a knowledge which was followed by a sudden quickening in the pace of Fleming’s car.

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

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Joe caught a glimpse of Fleming looking back and saw that the latter knew he was being followed, a knowledge which was followed by a sudden quickening in the pace of Fleming’s car.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Joe had had a good deal of experience in handling automobiles during his big league career, and was a cool and skilful driver.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading It was, evidently, a powerful machine, and despite Joe’s utmost efforts the gap between the two cars kept constantly widening.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Joe caught a glimpse of Fleming looking back and saw that the latter knew he was being followed, a knowledge which was followed by a sudden quickening in the pace of Fleming’s car.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading There was little traffic here to interfere with the chase, and in a few minutes pursuer and pursued had cleared the outskirts and were in the open country.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading There was little traffic here to interfere with the chase, and in a few minutes pursuer and pursued had cleared the outskirts and were in the open country.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading It was, evidently, a powerful machine, and despite Joe’s utmost efforts the gap between the two cars kept constantly widening.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Joe had had a good deal of experience in handling automobiles during his big league career, and was a cool and skilful driver.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading There was little traffic here to interfere with the chase, and in a few minutes pursuer and pursued had cleared the outskirts and were in the open country.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Joe had had a good deal of experience in handling automobiles during his big league career, and was a cool and skilful driver.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading It was, evidently, a powerful machine, and despite Joe’s utmost efforts the gap between the two cars kept constantly widening.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading Joe had had a good deal of experience in handling automobiles during his big league career, and was a cool and skilful driver.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Joe had had a good deal of experience in handling automobiles during his big league career, and was a cool and skilful driver.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It was, evidently, a powerful machine, and despite Joe’s utmost efforts the gap between the two cars kept constantly widening.

come together

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading It was, evidently, a powerful machine, and despite Joe’s utmost efforts the gap between the two cars kept constantly widening.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Joe had had a good deal of experience in handling automobiles during his big league career, and was a cool and skilful driver.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

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

From this reading There was little traffic here to interfere with the chase, and in a few minutes pursuer and pursued had cleared the outskirts and were in the open country.

British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)

From this reading Joe caught a glimpse of Fleming looking back and saw that the latter knew he was being followed, a knowledge which was followed by a sudden quickening in the pace of Fleming’s car.

possessive form of “fleming” — British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)

From this reading Joe caught a glimpse of Fleming looking back and saw that the latter knew he was being followed, a knowledge which was followed by a sudden quickening in the pace of Fleming’s car.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Joe caught a glimpse of Fleming looking back and saw that the latter knew he was being followed, a knowledge which was followed by a sudden quickening in the pace of Fleming’s car.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading It was, evidently, a powerful machine, and despite Joe’s utmost efforts the gap between the two cars kept constantly widening.

a quick look

From this reading Joe caught a glimpse of Fleming looking back and saw that the latter knew he was being followed, a knowledge which was followed by a sudden quickening in the pace of Fleming’s car.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Joe had had a good deal of experience in handling automobiles during his big league career, and was a cool and skilful driver.

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

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading Joe had had a good deal of experience in handling automobiles during his big league career, and was a cool and skilful driver.

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

From this reading Joe caught a glimpse of Fleming looking back and saw that the latter knew he was being followed, a knowledge which was followed by a sudden quickening in the pace of Fleming’s car.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading There was little traffic here to interfere with the chase, and in a few minutes pursuer and pursued had cleared the outskirts and were in the open country.

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

From this reading Joe had had a good deal of experience in handling automobiles during his big league career, and was a cool and skilful driver.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

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

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading There was little traffic here to interfere with the chase, and in a few minutes pursuer and pursued had cleared the outskirts and were in the open country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

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

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

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

From this reading It was, evidently, a powerful machine, and despite Joe’s utmost efforts the gap between the two cars kept constantly widening.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading It was, evidently, a powerful machine, and despite Joe’s utmost efforts the gap between the two cars kept constantly widening.

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

From this reading Joe caught a glimpse of Fleming looking back and saw that the latter knew he was being followed, a knowledge which was followed by a sudden quickening in the pace of Fleming’s car.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Joe caught a glimpse of Fleming looking back and saw that the latter knew he was being followed, a knowledge which was followed by a sudden quickening in the pace of Fleming’s car.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Joe caught a glimpse of Fleming looking back and saw that the latter knew he was being followed, a knowledge which was followed by a sudden quickening in the pace of Fleming’s car.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading Joe had had a good deal of experience in handling automobiles during his big league career, and was a cool and skilful driver.

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

From this reading There was little traffic here to interfere with the chase, and in a few minutes pursuer and pursued had cleared the outskirts and were in the open country.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Joe caught a glimpse of Fleming looking back and saw that the latter knew he was being followed, a knowledge which was followed by a sudden quickening in the pace of Fleming’s car.

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

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading It was, evidently, a powerful machine, and despite Joe’s utmost efforts the gap between the two cars kept constantly widening.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading There was little traffic here to interfere with the chase, and in a few minutes pursuer and pursued had cleared the outskirts and were in the open country.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading There was little traffic here to interfere with the chase, and in a few minutes pursuer and pursued had cleared the outskirts and were in the open country.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading There was little traffic here to interfere with the chase, and in a few minutes pursuer and pursued had cleared the outskirts and were in the open country.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Joe caught a glimpse of Fleming looking back and saw that the latter knew he was being followed, a knowledge which was followed by a sudden quickening in the pace of Fleming’s car.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading It was, evidently, a powerful machine, and despite Joe’s utmost efforts the gap between the two cars kept constantly widening.

the act of punishing

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

a person who is being chased

From this reading There was little traffic here to interfere with the chase, and in a few minutes pursuer and pursued had cleared the outskirts and were in the open country.

a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading There was little traffic here to interfere with the chase, and in a few minutes pursuer and pursued had cleared the outskirts and were in the open country.

the process of showing signs of life

From this reading Joe caught a glimpse of Fleming looking back and saw that the latter knew he was being followed, a knowledge which was followed by a sudden quickening in the pace of Fleming’s car.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

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

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

used or designed for residence or limited to residences

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

cut with a saw

From this reading Joe caught a glimpse of Fleming looking back and saw that the latter knew he was being followed, a knowledge which was followed by a sudden quickening in the pace of Fleming’s car.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Joe had had a good deal of experience in handling automobiles during his big league career, and was a cool and skilful driver.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Joe caught a glimpse of Fleming looking back and saw that the latter knew he was being followed, a knowledge which was followed by a sudden quickening in the pace of Fleming’s car.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Joe caught a glimpse of Fleming looking back and saw that the latter knew he was being followed, a knowledge which was followed by a sudden quickening in the pace of Fleming’s car.

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

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was little traffic here to interfere with the chase, and in a few minutes pursuer and pursued had cleared the outskirts and were in the open country.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

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

From this reading There was little traffic here to interfere with the chase, and in a few minutes pursuer and pursued had cleared the outskirts and were in the open country.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading There was little traffic here to interfere with the chase, and in a few minutes pursuer and pursued had cleared the outskirts and were in the open country.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was, evidently, a powerful machine, and despite Joe’s utmost efforts the gap between the two cars kept constantly widening.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading It was, evidently, a powerful machine, and despite Joe’s utmost efforts the gap between the two cars kept constantly widening.

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

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

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

From this reading There was little traffic here to interfere with the chase, and in a few minutes pursuer and pursued had cleared the outskirts and were in the open country.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.

an increase in width

From this reading It was, evidently, a powerful machine, and despite Joe’s utmost efforts the gap between the two cars kept constantly widening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A CAD’S PUNISHMENT The hotel at which Mabel had been stopping with the rest of the party was in a quiet residential section not far from the suburbs, and Joe had almost reached it at the time of the encounter.