Chapter IX

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

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

later than; following

From this reading Instantly this boy was followed by another, after which the iron door was softly closed from within.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading IN WHICH FRANK MANSFIELD MAKES AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.

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

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Instantly this boy was followed by another, after which the iron door was softly closed from within.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

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

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

travel up

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

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

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

a youthful male person

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Instantly this boy was followed by another, after which the iron door was softly closed from within.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

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

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

the act of discovering something

From this reading IN WHICH FRANK MANSFIELD MAKES AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

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

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

to an extreme degree

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

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

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

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

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading IN WHICH FRANK MANSFIELD MAKES AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Instantly this boy was followed by another, after which the iron door was softly closed from within.

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

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

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

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

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

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

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

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

of great significance or value

From this reading IN WHICH FRANK MANSFIELD MAKES AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.

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

From this reading IN WHICH FRANK MANSFIELD MAKES AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Instantly this boy was followed by another, after which the iron door was softly closed from within.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

staying power

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading IN WHICH FRANK MANSFIELD MAKES AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.

New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923)

From this reading IN WHICH FRANK MANSFIELD MAKES AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

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

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

with low volume

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

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

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

with low volume

From this reading Instantly this boy was followed by another, after which the iron door was softly closed from within.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

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

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

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

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Instantly this boy was followed by another, after which the iron door was softly closed from within.

push forcefully

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

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

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

in the direction of

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

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

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

up to a particular time

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

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

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

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From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

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

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.

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

From this reading IN WHICH FRANK MANSFIELD MAKES AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading Turning their faces toward the north, both boys started upon the dead run up New Church street, and whipping around the corner of Cedar street like a flash, suddenly slackened their steps, and began slowly to ascend the hill in the direction of Broadway.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Instantly this boy was followed by another, after which the iron door was softly closed from within.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Had it occurred to Officer Schneider to remain quietly in the precise spot at which his prisoner had disappeared until the Trinity Church clock struck the hour of four, his patience would have been rewarded by seeing the iron door in the grave-yard wall cautiously open, and the head and shoulders of a boy thrust out into the silent street.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading But as neither that exceedingly astute member of the New York police force--the finest in America, we believe it has been said--nor any one else was about at the time, the head and shoulders were followed by a well-developed pair of arms and legs, and a boy stepped out upon the snow.