Chapter XXVI · The Mountain Road

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

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

in addition

From this reading With that communication was sent a lock of each girl’s hair and also a card on which was written: “_We are well_,” and signed by both.

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

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “I’m glad to know they are well,” answered Dave; and then he related the particulars of what he and Roger had discovered since they had sent their former messages to Crumville.

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

From this reading With that communication was sent a lock of each girl’s hair and also a card on which was written: “_We are well_,” and signed by both.

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

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

the two together, not just one

From this reading With that communication was sent a lock of each girl’s hair and also a card on which was written: “_We are well_,” and signed by both.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With that communication was sent a lock of each girl’s hair and also a card on which was written: “_We are well_,” and signed by both.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading With that communication was sent a lock of each girl’s hair and also a card on which was written: “_We are well_,” and signed by both.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

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

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

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

From this reading “I’m glad to know they are well,” answered Dave; and then he related the particulars of what he and Roger had discovered since they had sent their former messages to Crumville.

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

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

-ing form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading “I’m glad to know they are well,” answered Dave; and then he related the particulars of what he and Roger had discovered since they had sent their former messages to Crumville.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading With that communication was sent a lock of each girl’s hair and also a card on which was written: “_We are well_,” and signed by both.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading “I’m glad to know they are well,” answered Dave; and then he related the particulars of what he and Roger had discovered since they had sent their former messages to Crumville.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading With that communication was sent a lock of each girl’s hair and also a card on which was written: “_We are well_,” and signed by both.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading “I’m glad to know they are well,” answered Dave; and then he related the particulars of what he and Roger had discovered since they had sent their former messages to Crumville.

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

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

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

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading With that communication was sent a lock of each girl’s hair and also a card on which was written: “_We are well_,” and signed by both.

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

From this reading “I’m glad to know they are well,” answered Dave; and then he related the particulars of what he and Roger had discovered since they had sent their former messages to Crumville.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

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

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

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

From this reading “I’m glad to know they are well,” answered Dave; and then he related the particulars of what he and Roger had discovered since they had sent their former messages to Crumville.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

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

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

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

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

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

From this reading “I’m glad to know they are well,” answered Dave; and then he related the particulars of what he and Roger had discovered since they had sent their former messages to Crumville.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

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

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

fasten with a lock

From this reading With that communication was sent a lock of each girl’s hair and also a card on which was written: “_We are well_,” and signed by both.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading “I’m glad to know they are well,” answered Dave; and then he related the particulars of what he and Roger had discovered since they had sent their former messages to Crumville.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

not any; not one

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With that communication was sent a lock of each girl’s hair and also a card on which was written: “_We are well_,” and signed by both.

above and across; more than

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading “I’m glad to know they are well,” answered Dave; and then he related the particulars of what he and Roger had discovered since they had sent their former messages to Crumville.

past form of “persist” — continue to exist

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading “I’m glad to know they are well,” answered Dave; and then he related the particulars of what he and Roger had discovered since they had sent their former messages to Crumville.

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

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading With that communication was sent a lock of each girl’s hair and also a card on which was written: “_We are well_,” and signed by both.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading With that communication was sent a lock of each girl’s hair and also a card on which was written: “_We are well_,” and signed by both.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “I’m glad to know they are well,” answered Dave; and then he related the particulars of what he and Roger had discovered since they had sent their former messages to Crumville.

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

a quantity of money

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

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

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “I’m glad to know they are well,” answered Dave; and then he related the particulars of what he and Roger had discovered since they had sent their former messages to Crumville.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “I’m glad to know they are well,” answered Dave; and then he related the particulars of what he and Roger had discovered since they had sent their former messages to Crumville.

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

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

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

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading The second communication had been another demand for the fifty thousand dollars, stating that the sum must be paid over in cash inside of the next three days and designating how the transfer was to be made.

hard to endure

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

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

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

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

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

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

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

a message informing of danger

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

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

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading With that communication was sent a lock of each girl’s hair and also a card on which was written: “_We are well_,” and signed by both.

(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 With that communication was sent a lock of each girl’s hair and also a card on which was written: “_We are well_,” and signed by both.

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

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “I’m glad to know they are well,” answered Dave; and then he related the particulars of what he and Roger had discovered since they had sent their former messages to Crumville.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading With that communication was sent a lock of each girl’s hair and also a card on which was written: “_We are well_,” and signed by both.

which person or people

From this reading The news Mr. Oliver Wadsworth had to impart was to the effect that two more notes had been received from those who held Laura and Jessie prisoners.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With that communication was sent a lock of each girl’s hair and also a card on which was written: “_We are well_,” and signed by both.

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

From this reading The first told that it was known Dave and Roger were trying to follow up those who had committed the crime, and added a warning that it would do no good and if they persisted in the search they would certainly come to grief.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading With that communication was sent a lock of each girl’s hair and also a card on which was written: “_We are well_,” and signed by both.