Chapter II

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

From this reading A DASTARDLY PLOT.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

anew

From this reading Pacing the narrow confines of his office and chewing savagely on an unlighted cigar, he muttered to himself, over and over again, his voice a husky and hopeless whisper:

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

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

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

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

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

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

the capital of Switzerland; located in western Switzerland

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

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From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

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

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow

From this reading Pacing the narrow confines of his office and chewing savagely on an unlighted cigar, he muttered to himself, over and over again, his voice a husky and hopeless whisper:

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Pacing the narrow confines of his office and chewing savagely on an unlighted cigar, he muttered to himself, over and over again, his voice a husky and hopeless whisper:

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

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

a bounded scope

From this reading Pacing the narrow confines of his office and chewing savagely on an unlighted cigar, he muttered to himself, over and over again, his voice a husky and hopeless whisper:

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

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

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

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

despicably cowardly

From this reading A DASTARDLY PLOT.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading “We’re at the end of our rope; McGowan has taken the one step that will put the kibosh on us.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

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

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

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

From this reading “We’re at the end of our rope; McGowan has taken the one step that will put the kibosh on us.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

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

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Pacing the narrow confines of his office and chewing savagely on an unlighted cigar, he muttered to himself, over and over again, his voice a husky and hopeless whisper:

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

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading Pacing the narrow confines of his office and chewing savagely on an unlighted cigar, he muttered to himself, over and over again, his voice a husky and hopeless whisper:

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading Pacing the narrow confines of his office and chewing savagely on an unlighted cigar, he muttered to himself, over and over again, his voice a husky and hopeless whisper:

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

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

stop from happening or developing

From this reading “We’re at the end of our rope; McGowan has taken the one step that will put the kibosh on us.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

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

From this reading “We’re at the end of our rope; McGowan has taken the one step that will put the kibosh on us.

corrugated edge of a coin

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading Pacing the narrow confines of his office and chewing savagely on an unlighted cigar, he muttered to himself, over and over again, his voice a husky and hopeless whisper:

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Pacing the narrow confines of his office and chewing savagely on an unlighted cigar, he muttered to himself, over and over again, his voice a husky and hopeless whisper:

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

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Pacing the narrow confines of his office and chewing savagely on an unlighted cigar, he muttered to himself, over and over again, his voice a husky and hopeless whisper:

having official authority or sanction

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

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

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “We’re at the end of our rope; McGowan has taken the one step that will put the kibosh on us.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “We’re at the end of our rope; McGowan has taken the one step that will put the kibosh on us.

above and across; more than

From this reading Pacing the narrow confines of his office and chewing savagely on an unlighted cigar, he muttered to himself, over and over again, his voice a husky and hopeless whisper:

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading Pacing the narrow confines of his office and chewing savagely on an unlighted cigar, he muttered to himself, over and over again, his voice a husky and hopeless whisper:

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading A DASTARDLY PLOT.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “We’re at the end of our rope; McGowan has taken the one step that will put the kibosh on us.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

a strong line

From this reading “We’re at the end of our rope; McGowan has taken the one step that will put the kibosh on us.

in a vicious manner

From this reading Pacing the narrow confines of his office and chewing savagely on an unlighted cigar, he muttered to himself, over and over again, his voice a husky and hopeless whisper:

affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading “We’re at the end of our rope; McGowan has taken the one step that will put the kibosh on us.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading “We’re at the end of our rope; McGowan has taken the one step that will put the kibosh on us.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “We’re at the end of our rope; McGowan has taken the one step that will put the kibosh on us.

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

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

having a thickness made up of three layers or strands

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

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

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

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

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

not set afire or burning

From this reading Pacing the narrow confines of his office and chewing savagely on an unlighted cigar, he muttered to himself, over and over again, his voice a husky and hopeless whisper:

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “We’re at the end of our rope; McGowan has taken the one step that will put the kibosh on us.

under normal conditions

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Pacing the narrow confines of his office and chewing savagely on an unlighted cigar, he muttered to himself, over and over again, his voice a husky and hopeless whisper:

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

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

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

From this reading “We’re at the end of our rope; McGowan has taken the one step that will put the kibosh on us.

at the time that

From this reading Nate Bernritter, or “Bern,” as he was usually called when not referred to as “the old man,” was in an unpleasant frame of mind.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Pacing the narrow confines of his office and chewing savagely on an unlighted cigar, he muttered to himself, over and over again, his voice a husky and hopeless whisper:

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

From this reading He was superintendent in charge of the mining, milling and cyaniding at the Three-ply Gold-mine, but the cares of his official position could not wholly have accounted for the perplexed frown on his brow, the hunted look in his eyes, or the fierce, spasmodic clenching and unclenching of his big, brown hands.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “We’re at the end of our rope; McGowan has taken the one step that will put the kibosh on us.