Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

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

From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

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

From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

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From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

for the reason that

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

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From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

plural of “comic” — a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Mr. Tescheron was soon convinced that Hoboken was the place he should tarry.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

many times at short intervals

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

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From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

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

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

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

From this reading Mr. Tescheron was soon convinced that Hoboken was the place he should tarry.

great merriment

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

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

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

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

From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

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From this reading Mr. Tescheron was soon convinced that Hoboken was the place he should tarry.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

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From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

(Greek mythology) the goddess of health; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Panacea

From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

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

From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

To light up or make clear; to decorate a manuscript with gold, silver, or brilliant colors.

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

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

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

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From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

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

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

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From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

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

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Tescheron was soon convinced that Hoboken was the place he should tarry.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

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

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Mr. Tescheron was soon convinced that Hoboken was the place he should tarry.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

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

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

(used especially of machinery) protected by a shield to prevent injury

From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mr. Tescheron was soon convinced that Hoboken was the place he should tarry.

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From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

in the near future

From this reading Mr. Tescheron was soon convinced that Hoboken was the place he should tarry.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

not in physical motion

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

carry out

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

be about

From this reading Mr. Tescheron was soon convinced that Hoboken was the place he should tarry.

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From this reading Mr. Tescheron was soon convinced that Hoboken was the place he should tarry.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

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

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

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

From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

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

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

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

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

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

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

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

From this reading Hygeia was loyal to Gabrielle, and together they shielded Jim Hosley from his pursuers, and among the latter I was reckoned as one of the most dangerous.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

(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 In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

at the time that

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The old joke that a woman can't keep a secret still appears in many variations to illuminate the mind of the waiting man, driven to lithographed hilarity in the barber-shop comics.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In real life, when not under the spell of this brilliant six-colored wit, we find ourselves at a disadvantage frequently, because women keep their secrets too well.

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

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading It might appear that a day or two of rest in that place would have satisfied him that he might return to New York, but there was a good reason why he should not take the risk of living in his own home.