used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading I had scarcely settled myself in my chair when I heard the key turn in the lock.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
contradictoryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
debauchnoun
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
Doddridge
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From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
gloweredverbUS /ˈɡlaʊərd/
past form of “glower” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
only a very short time before
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I had scarcely settled myself in my chair when I heard the key turn in the lock.
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading I had scarcely settled myself in my chair when I heard the key turn in the lock.
Knapp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
fasten with a lock
From this reading I had scarcely settled myself in my chair when I heard the key turn in the lock.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
come together
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
a particular point in time
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had scarcely settled myself in my chair when I heard the key turn in the lock.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
on one occasion
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door swung open, and in walked Doddridge Knapp.
opiumnounUS /ˈoʊpiəm/
an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
only a very short time before
From this reading I had scarcely settled myself in my chair when I heard the key turn in the lock.
seamedadjective
having or joined by a seam or seams
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading I had scarcely settled myself in my chair when I heard the key turn in the lock.
smokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
not in physical motion
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
STOCKSnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The door swung open, and in walked Doddridge Knapp.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
a just detectable amount
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I had scarcely settled myself in my chair when I heard the key turn in the lock.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The door swung open, and in walked Doddridge Knapp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
at the time that
From this reading I had scarcely settled myself in my chair when I heard the key turn in the lock.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Wednesday morning had come, and I was due to meet Doddridge Knapp. But as I unlocked the door, I took some comfort in the reflection that I could hardly be more unwilling to meet the Wolf than he must be to meet me.
wolf-face
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DEAL IN STOCKS The wolf-face, seamed with hatred and anger, and hideous with evil passions, that had glowered for a moment out of the smoky frame of the Chinese den, was still haunting me as I forced myself once more to return to the office.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I had thought to find at least some trace of the opium debauch through which I had gained the clue to his strange and contradictory acts--some mark of the evil passions that had written their story upon his face at the meeting in the passage.
