Chapter VI

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

From this reading "Well, as a matter of fact, I did not suspect her at all, in the beginning--her saintly reputation saved her from any such thing as that.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "Well, as a matter of fact, I did not suspect her at all, in the beginning--her saintly reputation saved her from any such thing as that.

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

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

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

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

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

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

replying

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Well, as a matter of fact, I did not suspect her at all, in the beginning--her saintly reputation saved her from any such thing as that.

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

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Well, as a matter of fact, I did not suspect her at all, in the beginning--her saintly reputation saved her from any such thing as that.

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

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading "Well, as a matter of fact, I did not suspect her at all, in the beginning--her saintly reputation saved her from any such thing as that.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

-ing form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was only when her father came in that I knew.

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

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

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

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

any of numerous small pigeons

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

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

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

divisible by two

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading "Well, as a matter of fact, I did not suspect her at all, in the beginning--her saintly reputation saved her from any such thing as that.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It was only when her father came in that I knew.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

set up or found

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Well, as a matter of fact, I did not suspect her at all, in the beginning--her saintly reputation saved her from any such thing as that.

a young female

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

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

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

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

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Well, as a matter of fact, I did not suspect her at all, in the beginning--her saintly reputation saved her from any such thing as that.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

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

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

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

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

a person of subnormal intelligence

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

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

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was only when her father came in that I knew.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It was only when her father came in that I knew.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

the act of departing

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "Well, as a matter of fact, I did not suspect her at all, in the beginning--her saintly reputation saved her from any such thing as that.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

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

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Well, as a matter of fact, I did not suspect her at all, in the beginning--her saintly reputation saved her from any such thing as that.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

and nothing more

From this reading It was only when her father came in that I knew.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

an instance of questioning

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading "Well, as a matter of fact, I did not suspect her at all, in the beginning--her saintly reputation saved her from any such thing as that.

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

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint

From this reading "Well, as a matter of fact, I did not suspect her at all, in the beginning--her saintly reputation saved her from any such thing as that.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading "Well, as a matter of fact, I did not suspect her at all, in the beginning--her saintly reputation saved her from any such thing as that.

cut with a saw

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

having the point made sharp

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

be seated

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Well, as a matter of fact, I did not suspect her at all, in the beginning--her saintly reputation saved her from any such thing as that.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Well, as a matter of fact, I did not suspect her at all, in the beginning--her saintly reputation saved her from any such thing as that.

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

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And later, I knew even better--when I saw that pretended imbecile sitting there in that room; for the blundering fool had been ass enough to kick off his slippers and sit there in his stocking feet, and I spotted the Alvarez foot on the instant.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

a special situation

From this reading "Well, as a matter of fact, I did not suspect her at all, in the beginning--her saintly reputation saved her from any such thing as that.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

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

From this reading "How did I come to suspect the girl?" said Cleek, answering Narkom's query, as they swung off through the darkness in the red limousine, leaving Edgburn and his confederates in the hands of the police.

up to a particular time

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

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

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

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

From this reading It was only when her father came in that I knew.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, as a matter of fact, I did not suspect her at all, in the beginning--her saintly reputation saved her from any such thing as that.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.

at the time that

From this reading It was only when her father came in that I knew.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Still, I didn't know but what the girl herself might be an innocent victim--a sort of dove in a vulture's nest--and it was not until I found that scrap of wood from a sharpened lead pencil that I began to doubt her.