Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

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

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

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

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

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

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

lacking funds

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

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

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

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

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

the first light of day

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

administer a drug to

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

move gently or carefully

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

the head of a state government

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

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

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

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

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

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

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

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

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

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

From this reading He scanned one and hummed his satisfaction.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

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

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

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

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

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

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

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

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

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

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He scanned one and hummed his satisfaction.

and nothing more

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

above and across; more than

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

select carefully from a group

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

certainty based on past experience

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

having inner resources; adroit or imaginative

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

hold back within

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

relieve from

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

make a low noise

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

move hurridly

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading He scanned one and hummed his satisfaction.

inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely

From this reading He scanned one and hummed his satisfaction.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

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

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

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

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

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

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

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

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

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

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.

create by training and teaching

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

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

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

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

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

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

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

in or at the place that

From this reading "We'll get rid of this machine right now as there's a station over there a little way where we can pick up a local right into Portsmouth.

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

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

make whistling sounds

From this reading As dawn broke the whistle and rumble of a train caused the Governor to stop the car and dive into his pockets for time tables of which he carried a large supply.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The ease with which the supercrook rode around policemen vastly increased his feeling of reliance in his strange companion, and his only misgiving was that the daring resourceful rogue might abandon him.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading In the rush of his thoughts Archie had forgotten his imaginary exploit at the Harbor drug store and realized that he must have his wits about him if he expected to retain the Governor's regard and confidence.