Chapter V

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

From this reading The editor of the “Dublin News” had, it seemed, been speaking at a public dinner and was returning between twelve and one o’clock from the gathering.

go together

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

lessen the intensity of or calm

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

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

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

from appearances alone

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

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

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The editor of the “Dublin News” had, it seemed, been speaking at a public dinner and was returning between twelve and one o’clock from the gathering.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The editor of the “Dublin News” had, it seemed, been speaking at a public dinner and was returning between twelve and one o’clock from the gathering.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading As it was a close night and the room had been hot, he mentioned to a friend that he thought he should walk home instead of driving.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

a member of a conspiracy

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The editor of the “Dublin News” had, it seemed, been speaking at a public dinner and was returning between twelve and one o’clock from the gathering.

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

past form of “divulge” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading As it was a close night and the room had been hot, he mentioned to a friend that he thought he should walk home instead of driving.

capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic

From this reading The editor of the “Dublin News” had, it seemed, been speaking at a public dinner and was returning between twelve and one o’clock from the gathering.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading The editor of the “Dublin News” had, it seemed, been speaking at a public dinner and was returning between twelve and one o’clock from the gathering.

possessive form of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading As it was a close night and the room had been hot, he mentioned to a friend that he thought he should walk home instead of driving.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The editor of the “Dublin News” had, it seemed, been speaking at a public dinner and was returning between twelve and one o’clock from the gathering.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading The editor of the “Dublin News” had, it seemed, been speaking at a public dinner and was returning between twelve and one o’clock from the gathering.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

state of being gratified or satisfied

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

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

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

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

From this reading As it was a close night and the room had been hot, he mentioned to a friend that he thought he should walk home instead of driving.

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

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As it was a close night and the room had been hot, he mentioned to a friend that he thought he should walk home instead of driving.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading As it was a close night and the room had been hot, he mentioned to a friend that he thought he should walk home instead of driving.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

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

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

a message received and understood

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

one who reveals confidential information in return for money

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

immediately past

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

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

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading As it was a close night and the room had been hot, he mentioned to a friend that he thought he should walk home instead of driving.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

information about recent and important events

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading As it was a close night and the room had been hot, he mentioned to a friend that he thought he should walk home instead of driving.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

according to the clock

From this reading The editor of the “Dublin News” had, it seemed, been speaking at a public dinner and was returning between twelve and one o’clock from the gathering.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The editor of the “Dublin News” had, it seemed, been speaking at a public dinner and was returning between twelve and one o’clock from the gathering.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

by reasonable assumption

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading The editor of the “Dublin News” had, it seemed, been speaking at a public dinner and was returning between twelve and one o’clock from the gathering.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading As it was a close night and the room had been hot, he mentioned to a friend that he thought he should walk home instead of driving.

cut with a saw

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001)

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As it was a close night and the room had been hot, he mentioned to a friend that he thought he should walk home instead of driving.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading The editor of the “Dublin News” had, it seemed, been speaking at a public dinner and was returning between twelve and one o’clock from the gathering.

having a supporting base

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

required or under orders

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

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

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

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

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

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

From this reading As it was a close night and the room had been hot, he mentioned to a friend that he thought he should walk home instead of driving.

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

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The editor of the “Dublin News” had, it seemed, been speaking at a public dinner and was returning between twelve and one o’clock from the gathering.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading As it was a close night and the room had been hot, he mentioned to a friend that he thought he should walk home instead of driving.

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

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

which person or people

From this reading This he had apparently done, for a police constable who was standing in the shadow of a doorway near the editor’s residence saw him turn the corner of the street closely followed by another man who was presumably begging.

superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading THE IDENTITY OF CAPTAIN SHANNON DISCLOSED AT LAST The news that the captured conspirator had turned informer and divulged the name and identity of Captain Shannon created, as may be supposed, the wildest excitement.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.

the act of deducting from an employee's salary

From this reading Contrary to general expectation, the authorities seemed willing to accord information instead of withholding it, though whether this was not as much due to gratification at finding themselves in the novel position of having any information to accord, as to their desire to allay public anxiety, may be questioned.