Chapter XXI

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING It was a depressing discovery that Mrs. Ismond had made.

a quantity of money

From this reading In short, the warden of the Juvenile Reformatory at Linwood, offered that amount for the return to that institution of an escaped inmate--Richard Markham Welmore.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING It was a depressing discovery that Mrs. Ismond had made.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Frank sat staring at the paper in his hand in silence for some minutes.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING It was a depressing discovery that Mrs. Ismond had made.

the act of discovering something

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING It was a depressing discovery that Mrs. Ismond had made.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading It was headed: “Reward--One Hundred Dollars.”

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading In short, the warden of the Juvenile Reformatory at Linwood, offered that amount for the return to that institution of an escaped inmate--Richard Markham Welmore.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Frank sat staring at the paper in his hand in silence for some minutes.

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

From this reading Frank sat staring at the paper in his hand in silence for some minutes.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING It was a depressing discovery that Mrs. Ismond had made.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Frank sat staring at the paper in his hand in silence for some minutes.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading It was headed: “Reward--One Hundred Dollars.”

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

From this reading Frank sat staring at the paper in his hand in silence for some minutes.

ten 10s

From this reading It was headed: “Reward--One Hundred Dollars.”

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

From this reading Frank sat staring at the paper in his hand in silence for some minutes.

one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading In short, the warden of the Juvenile Reformatory at Linwood, offered that amount for the return to that institution of an escaped inmate--Richard Markham Welmore.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading In short, the warden of the Juvenile Reformatory at Linwood, offered that amount for the return to that institution of an escaped inmate--Richard Markham Welmore.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING It was a depressing discovery that Mrs. Ismond had made.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING It was a depressing discovery that Mrs. Ismond had made.

of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people

From this reading In short, the warden of the Juvenile Reformatory at Linwood, offered that amount for the return to that institution of an escaped inmate--Richard Markham Welmore.

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

From this reading In short, the warden of the Juvenile Reformatory at Linwood, offered that amount for the return to that institution of an escaped inmate--Richard Markham Welmore.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING It was a depressing discovery that Mrs. Ismond had made.

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

From this reading In short, the warden of the Juvenile Reformatory at Linwood, offered that amount for the return to that institution of an escaped inmate--Richard Markham Welmore.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING It was a depressing discovery that Mrs. Ismond had made.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Frank sat staring at the paper in his hand in silence for some minutes.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING It was a depressing discovery that Mrs. Ismond had made.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In short, the warden of the Juvenile Reformatory at Linwood, offered that amount for the return to that institution of an escaped inmate--Richard Markham Welmore.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading In short, the warden of the Juvenile Reformatory at Linwood, offered that amount for the return to that institution of an escaped inmate--Richard Markham Welmore.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was headed: “Reward--One Hundred Dollars.”

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Frank sat staring at the paper in his hand in silence for some minutes.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading This was a printed sheet.

correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders

From this reading In short, the warden of the Juvenile Reformatory at Linwood, offered that amount for the return to that institution of an escaped inmate--Richard Markham Welmore.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In short, the warden of the Juvenile Reformatory at Linwood, offered that amount for the return to that institution of an escaped inmate--Richard Markham Welmore.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading It was headed: “Reward--One Hundred Dollars.”

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

From this reading In short, the warden of the Juvenile Reformatory at Linwood, offered that amount for the return to that institution of an escaped inmate--Richard Markham Welmore.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Frank sat staring at the paper in his hand in silence for some minutes.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading This was a printed sheet.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In short, the warden of the Juvenile Reformatory at Linwood, offered that amount for the return to that institution of an escaped inmate--Richard Markham Welmore.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Frank sat staring at the paper in his hand in silence for some minutes.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Frank sat staring at the paper in his hand in silence for some minutes.

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

From this reading Frank sat staring at the paper in his hand in silence for some minutes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING It was a depressing discovery that Mrs. Ismond had made.

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

From this reading Frank sat staring at the paper in his hand in silence for some minutes.

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

From this reading This was a printed sheet.

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

From this reading In short, the warden of the Juvenile Reformatory at Linwood, offered that amount for the return to that institution of an escaped inmate--Richard Markham Welmore.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING It was a depressing discovery that Mrs. Ismond had made.

The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.

From this reading In short, the warden of the Juvenile Reformatory at Linwood, offered that amount for the return to that institution of an escaped inmate--Richard Markham Welmore.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING It was a depressing discovery that Mrs. Ismond had made.

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

From this reading In short, the warden of the Juvenile Reformatory at Linwood, offered that amount for the return to that institution of an escaped inmate--Richard Markham Welmore.