Chapter XVII

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

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

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From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

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

From this reading In the dark hall, bound hand and foot, Bud Childers lay flat on his back staring into Hell.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In the dark hall, bound hand and foot, Bud Childers lay flat on his back staring into Hell.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Bud’s very soul was seared by the realization of how he had been foiled, outwitted, and manhandled by this pink-cheeked stranger--this honey-lapping interloper--this lily-fingered rival.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

confined by bonds

From this reading In the dark hall, bound hand and foot, Bud Childers lay flat on his back staring into Hell.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

a partially opened flower

From this reading In the dark hall, bound hand and foot, Bud Childers lay flat on his back staring into Hell.

possessive form of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading Bud’s very soul was seared by the realization of how he had been foiled, outwitted, and manhandled by this pink-cheeked stranger--this honey-lapping interloper--this lily-fingered rival.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

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From this reading In the dark hall, bound hand and foot, Bud Childers lay flat on his back staring into Hell.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading In the dark hall, bound hand and foot, Bud Childers lay flat on his back staring into Hell.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

divisible by two

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading In the dark hall, bound hand and foot, Bud Childers lay flat on his back staring into Hell.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Bud’s very soul was seared by the realization of how he had been foiled, outwitted, and manhandled by this pink-cheeked stranger--this honey-lapping interloper--this lily-fingered rival.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading In the dark hall, bound hand and foot, Bud Childers lay flat on his back staring into Hell.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

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

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading In the dark hall, bound hand and foot, Bud Childers lay flat on his back staring into Hell.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In the dark hall, bound hand and foot, Bud Childers lay flat on his back staring into Hell.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

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

From this reading Bud’s very soul was seared by the realization of how he had been foiled, outwitted, and manhandled by this pink-cheeked stranger--this honey-lapping interloper--this lily-fingered rival.

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading In the dark hall, bound hand and foot, Bud Childers lay flat on his back staring into Hell.

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

From this reading In the dark hall, bound hand and foot, Bud Childers lay flat on his back staring into Hell.

cause to move by striking

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

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

From this reading Bud’s very soul was seared by the realization of how he had been foiled, outwitted, and manhandled by this pink-cheeked stranger--this honey-lapping interloper--this lily-fingered rival.

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

From this reading Bud’s very soul was seared by the realization of how he had been foiled, outwitted, and manhandled by this pink-cheeked stranger--this honey-lapping interloper--this lily-fingered rival.

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

From this reading In the dark hall, bound hand and foot, Bud Childers lay flat on his back staring into Hell.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)

From this reading The infliction of pain was a profession.

A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading Bud’s very soul was seared by the realization of how he had been foiled, outwitted, and manhandled by this pink-cheeked stranger--this honey-lapping interloper--this lily-fingered rival.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In the dark hall, bound hand and foot, Bud Childers lay flat on his back staring into Hell.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In the dark hall, bound hand and foot, Bud Childers lay flat on his back staring into Hell.

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

From this reading Bud’s very soul was seared by the realization of how he had been foiled, outwitted, and manhandled by this pink-cheeked stranger--this honey-lapping interloper--this lily-fingered rival.

past form of “manhandle” — handle roughly

From this reading Bud’s very soul was seared by the realization of how he had been foiled, outwitted, and manhandled by this pink-cheeked stranger--this honey-lapping interloper--this lily-fingered rival.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

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

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the dark hall, bound hand and foot, Bud Childers lay flat on his back staring into Hell.

inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit

From this reading Bud’s very soul was seared by the realization of how he had been foiled, outwitted, and manhandled by this pink-cheeked stranger--this honey-lapping interloper--this lily-fingered rival.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading The infliction of pain was a profession.

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

From this reading Bud’s very soul was seared by the realization of how he had been foiled, outwitted, and manhandled by this pink-cheeked stranger--this honey-lapping interloper--this lily-fingered rival.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading The infliction of pain was a profession.

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

From this reading Bud’s very soul was seared by the realization of how he had been foiled, outwitted, and manhandled by this pink-cheeked stranger--this honey-lapping interloper--this lily-fingered rival.

plural of “requirement” — required activity

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading Bud’s very soul was seared by the realization of how he had been foiled, outwitted, and manhandled by this pink-cheeked stranger--this honey-lapping interloper--this lily-fingered rival.

having the surface burned quickly with intense heat

From this reading Bud’s very soul was seared by the realization of how he had been foiled, outwitted, and manhandled by this pink-cheeked stranger--this honey-lapping interloper--this lily-fingered rival.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Bud’s very soul was seared by the realization of how he had been foiled, outwitted, and manhandled by this pink-cheeked stranger--this honey-lapping interloper--this lily-fingered rival.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading In the dark hall, bound hand and foot, Bud Childers lay flat on his back staring into Hell.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Bud’s very soul was seared by the realization of how he had been foiled, outwitted, and manhandled by this pink-cheeked stranger--this honey-lapping interloper--this lily-fingered rival.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

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

From this reading In the dark hall, bound hand and foot, Bud Childers lay flat on his back staring into Hell.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

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

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

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

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

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

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

plural of “torment” — unbearable physical pain

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

precisely as stated

From this reading Bud’s very soul was seared by the realization of how he had been foiled, outwitted, and manhandled by this pink-cheeked stranger--this honey-lapping interloper--this lily-fingered rival.

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

From this reading The infliction of pain was a profession.

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

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the old days of the Spanish Inquisition devilish minds spent days of thought in devising new tortures by which to bring with a nice appreciation of every fine point fresh torments to individual cases.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But even these fanatical experts could have contrived nothing better adapted to the especial requirements of Childers than this which Allston--wholly without that object in mind--had hit upon.