Chapter VI

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

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading As for poor Hollings, he was another man altogether and it seemed as if he would never be able to hold his head up again.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

anew

From this reading As for poor Hollings, he was another man altogether and it seemed as if he would never be able to hold his head up again.

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

From this reading As for poor Hollings, he was another man altogether and it seemed as if he would never be able to hold his head up again.

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

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading As for poor Hollings, he was another man altogether and it seemed as if he would never be able to hold his head up again.

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

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

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

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Nevertheless, despite the lapse of time, no trace either of the missing gems or of the two diamond robbers had been secured.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading A part of the value of the gems was, to be sure, covered by burglar insurance, and therefore the loss to the firm would not be great; rather it was the disgrace of the episode that bowed the salesman to the ground.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.

From this reading A part of the value of the gems was, to be sure, covered by burglar insurance, and therefore the loss to the firm would not be great; rather it was the disgrace of the episode that bowed the salesman to the ground.

English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

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

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

possessive form of “christopher” — Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading A part of the value of the gems was, to be sure, covered by burglar insurance, and therefore the loss to the firm would not be great; rather it was the disgrace of the episode that bowed the salesman to the ground.

plural of “culprit” — someone who perpetrates wrongdoing

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Nevertheless, despite the lapse of time, no trace either of the missing gems or of the two diamond robbers had been secured.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Nevertheless, despite the lapse of time, no trace either of the missing gems or of the two diamond robbers had been secured.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading A part of the value of the gems was, to be sure, covered by burglar insurance, and therefore the loss to the firm would not be great; rather it was the disgrace of the episode that bowed the salesman to the ground.

one or the other of two

From this reading Nevertheless, despite the lapse of time, no trace either of the missing gems or of the two diamond robbers had been secured.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading A part of the value of the gems was, to be sure, covered by burglar insurance, and therefore the loss to the firm would not be great; rather it was the disgrace of the episode that bowed the salesman to the ground.

divisible by two

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading A part of the value of the gems was, to be sure, covered by burglar insurance, and therefore the loss to the firm would not be great; rather it was the disgrace of the episode that bowed the salesman to the ground.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading Nevertheless, despite the lapse of time, no trace either of the missing gems or of the two diamond robbers had been secured.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A part of the value of the gems was, to be sure, covered by burglar insurance, and therefore the loss to the firm would not be great; rather it was the disgrace of the episode that bowed the salesman to the ground.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading A part of the value of the gems was, to be sure, covered by burglar insurance, and therefore the loss to the firm would not be great; rather it was the disgrace of the episode that bowed the salesman to the ground.

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

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

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

From this reading As for poor Hollings, he was another man altogether and it seemed as if he would never be able to hold his head up again.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading As for poor Hollings, he was another man altogether and it seemed as if he would never be able to hold his head up again.

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

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading As for poor Hollings, he was another man altogether and it seemed as if he would never be able to hold his head up again.

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From this reading As for poor Hollings, he was another man altogether and it seemed as if he would never be able to hold his head up again.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

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

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company

From this reading A part of the value of the gems was, to be sure, covered by burglar insurance, and therefore the loss to the firm would not be great; rather it was the disgrace of the episode that bowed the salesman to the ground.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As for poor Hollings, he was another man altogether and it seemed as if he would never be able to hold his head up again.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

pass into a specified state or condition

From this reading Nevertheless, despite the lapse of time, no trace either of the missing gems or of the two diamond robbers had been secured.

something that is lost

From this reading A part of the value of the gems was, to be sure, covered by burglar insurance, and therefore the loss to the firm would not be great; rather it was the disgrace of the episode that bowed the salesman to the ground.

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

From this reading As for poor Hollings, he was another man altogether and it seemed as if he would never be able to hold his head up again.

not able to be found

From this reading Nevertheless, despite the lapse of time, no trace either of the missing gems or of the two diamond robbers had been secured.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, despite the lapse of time, no trace either of the missing gems or of the two diamond robbers had been secured.

not any; not one

From this reading Nevertheless, despite the lapse of time, no trace either of the missing gems or of the two diamond robbers had been secured.

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

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A part of the value of the gems was, to be sure, covered by burglar insurance, and therefore the loss to the firm would not be great; rather it was the disgrace of the episode that bowed the salesman to the ground.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nevertheless, despite the lapse of time, no trace either of the missing gems or of the two diamond robbers had been secured.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A part of the value of the gems was, to be sure, covered by burglar insurance, and therefore the loss to the firm would not be great; rather it was the disgrace of the episode that bowed the salesman to the ground.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

a list of employees and their salaries

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading As for poor Hollings, he was another man altogether and it seemed as if he would never be able to hold his head up again.

on the contrary

From this reading A part of the value of the gems was, to be sure, covered by burglar insurance, and therefore the loss to the firm would not be great; rather it was the disgrace of the episode that bowed the salesman to the ground.

written matter that is recited from memory

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading Nevertheless, despite the lapse of time, no trace either of the missing gems or of the two diamond robbers had been secured.

a man salesperson

From this reading A part of the value of the gems was, to be sure, covered by burglar insurance, and therefore the loss to the firm would not be great; rather it was the disgrace of the episode that bowed the salesman to the ground.

an educational institution

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Nevertheless, despite the lapse of time, no trace either of the missing gems or of the two diamond robbers had been secured.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

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

From this reading As for poor Hollings, he was another man altogether and it seemed as if he would never be able to hold his head up again.

do one's shopping

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading A part of the value of the gems was, to be sure, covered by burglar insurance, and therefore the loss to the firm would not be great; rather it was the disgrace of the episode that bowed the salesman to the ground.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

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

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading A part of the value of the gems was, to be sure, covered by burglar insurance, and therefore the loss to the firm would not be great; rather it was the disgrace of the episode that bowed the salesman to the ground.

a special situation

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Nevertheless, despite the lapse of time, no trace either of the missing gems or of the two diamond robbers had been secured.

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

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Nevertheless, despite the lapse of time, no trace either of the missing gems or of the two diamond robbers had been secured.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

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

From this reading As for poor Hollings, he was another man altogether and it seemed as if he would never be able to hold his head up again.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading A part of the value of the gems was, to be sure, covered by burglar insurance, and therefore the loss to the firm would not be great; rather it was the disgrace of the episode that bowed the salesman to the ground.

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

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CLOCKS THAT WERE GOOD AS PLAYS By the end of two weeks, school with its games and its bells for recitation had become a thing of the past and Christopher felt as much at home in his father's shop as if his name was inscribed upon its payroll.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Both Mr. Burton and Mr. Norcross were beginning to be discouraged, and feared the culprits would never be captured; even Christopher's hope of seeing his adventure brought to a favorable climax was fading.