Chapter XXII

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

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

(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, we got away with him all right, Ike," spoke the taller of the two men, as he looked at the youth sitting between them.

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

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

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

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Well, we got away with him all right, Ike," spoke the taller of the two men, as he looked at the youth sitting between them.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Well, we got away with him all right, Ike," spoke the taller of the two men, as he looked at the youth sitting between them.

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

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "Well, we got away with him all right, Ike," spoke the taller of the two men, as he looked at the youth sitting between them.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

a youthful male person

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

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

From this reading "Yes, and he didn't make near as much fuss as I expected.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading "Yes, and he didn't make near as much fuss as I expected.

more quickly

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading From what happened when we tried it last time, I thought sure he'd put up a stiff fight.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

worry unnecessarily or excessively

From this reading "Yes, and he didn't make near as much fuss as I expected.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Well, we got away with him all right, Ike," spoke the taller of the two men, as he looked at the youth sitting between them.

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

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading From what happened when we tried it last time, I thought sure he'd put up a stiff fight.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

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

From this reading "Well, we got away with him all right, Ike," spoke the taller of the two men, as he looked at the youth sitting between them.

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

From this reading From what happened when we tried it last time, I thought sure he'd put up a stiff fight.

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

From this reading "Well, we got away with him all right, Ike," spoke the taller of the two men, as he looked at the youth sitting between them.

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

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

moving with great haste

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

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

From this reading "Yes, and he didn't make near as much fuss as I expected.

United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)

From this reading "Well, we got away with him all right, Ike," spoke the taller of the two men, as he looked at the youth sitting between them.

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

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From what happened when we tried it last time, I thought sure he'd put up a stiff fight.

plural of “kidnapper” — someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

immediately past

From this reading From what happened when we tried it last time, I thought sure he'd put up a stiff fight.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Well, we got away with him all right, Ike," spoke the taller of the two men, as he looked at the youth sitting between them.

roused to anger

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

engage in

From this reading "Yes, and he didn't make near as much fuss as I expected.

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

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

the force of workers available

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Yes, and he didn't make near as much fuss as I expected.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "Yes, and he didn't make near as much fuss as I expected.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading From what happened when we tried it last time, I thought sure he'd put up a stiff fight.

with speed

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

a result

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Well, we got away with him all right, Ike," spoke the taller of the two men, as he looked at the youth sitting between them.

city in the northern Dominican Republic

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

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

From this reading "Well, we got away with him all right, Ike," spoke the taller of the two men, as he looked at the youth sitting between them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

move hurridly

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading "Well, we got away with him all right, Ike," spoke the taller of the two men, as he looked at the youth sitting between them.

plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading From what happened when we tried it last time, I thought sure he'd put up a stiff fight.

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

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading From what happened when we tried it last time, I thought sure he'd put up a stiff fight.

comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading "Well, we got away with him all right, Ike," spoke the taller of the two men, as he looked at the youth sitting between them.

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

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Well, we got away with him all right, Ike," spoke the taller of the two men, as he looked at the youth sitting between them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

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

From this reading From what happened when we tried it last time, I thought sure he'd put up a stiff fight.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading From what happened when we tried it last time, I thought sure he'd put up a stiff fight.

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

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

in the direction of

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

a just detectable amount

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading From what happened when we tried it last time, I thought sure he'd put up a stiff fight.

hard to endure

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

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

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

devoid of creatures

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

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

From this reading From what happened when we tried it last time, I thought sure he'd put up a stiff fight.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

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

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

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

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Well, we got away with him all right, Ike," spoke the taller of the two men, as he looked at the youth sitting between them.

(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, we got away with him all right, Ike," spoke the taller of the two men, as he looked at the youth sitting between them.

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

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading From what happened when we tried it last time, I thought sure he'd put up a stiff fight.

at the time that

From this reading From what happened when we tried it last time, I thought sure he'd put up a stiff fight.

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

From this reading The man on the seat was urging his steeds to faster speed in response to calls from occupants of the coach, which, as the vehicle passed under a dim lamp, could be seen to contain two men and a boy.

during the time that

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

which person or people

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Well, we got away with him all right, Ike," spoke the taller of the two men, as he looked at the youth sitting between them.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading THE WRONG CAPTIVE While the police and soldiers of Santiago were hurrying about like mad, trying to find some trace of the kidnappers who had acted so boldly, there might have been seen, driving rapidly down a dark and unfrequented street toward the water-front, a closed carriage.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, and he didn't make near as much fuss as I expected.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading "Well, we got away with him all right, Ike," spoke the taller of the two men, as he looked at the youth sitting between them.