Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Strong and vigorous action was called for, and it was suggested that a reward be offered.

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From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

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

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

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

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

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

From this reading Strong and vigorous action was called for, and it was suggested that a reward be offered.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been too many cases of late, the gazettes stated, where youths had been taken away, and held for ransom.

fearless and daring

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Strong and vigorous action was called for, and it was suggested that a reward be offered.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading There had been too many cases of late, the gazettes stated, where youths had been taken away, and held for ransom.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Senor Alantrez was a clerk in the government employ, and he and his son were worthy persons, it was said.

gotten under control

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

someone who is a detective

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Senor Alantrez was a clerk in the government employ, and he and his son were worthy persons, it was said.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Strong and vigorous action was called for, and it was suggested that a reward be offered.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

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

From this reading There had been too many cases of late, the gazettes stated, where youths had been taken away, and held for ransom.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Senor Alantrez was a clerk in the government employ, and he and his son were worthy persons, it was said.

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

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

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

From this reading Senor Alantrez was a clerk in the government employ, and he and his son were worthy persons, it was said.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading There had been too many cases of late, the gazettes stated, where youths had been taken away, and held for ransom.

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

From this reading Senor Alantrez was a clerk in the government employ, and he and his son were worthy persons, it was said.

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

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

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

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Strong and vigorous action was called for, and it was suggested that a reward be offered.

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

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading There had been too many cases of late, the gazettes stated, where youths had been taken away, and held for ransom.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

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

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

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 There had been too many cases of late, the gazettes stated, where youths had been taken away, and held for ransom.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Strong and vigorous action was called for, and it was suggested that a reward be offered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Senor Alantrez was a clerk in the government employ, and he and his son were worthy persons, it was said.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

money demanded for the return of a captured person

From this reading There had been too many cases of late, the gazettes stated, where youths had been taken away, and held for ransom.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Strong and vigorous action was called for, and it was suggested that a reward be offered.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Senor Alantrez was a clerk in the government employ, and he and his son were worthy persons, it was said.

city in the northern Dominican Republic

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

a male human offspring

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading There had been too many cases of late, the gazettes stated, where youths had been taken away, and held for ransom.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Strong and vigorous action was called for, and it was suggested that a reward be offered.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Strong and vigorous action was called for, and it was suggested that a reward be offered.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading There had been too many cases of late, the gazettes stated, where youths had been taken away, and held for ransom.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Strong and vigorous action was called for, and it was suggested that a reward be offered.

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

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been too many cases of late, the gazettes stated, where youths had been taken away, and held for ransom.

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

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

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

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading There had been too many cases of late, the gazettes stated, where youths had been taken away, and held for ransom.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

precisely as stated

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading Strong and vigorous action was called for, and it was suggested that a reward be offered.

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

From this reading Strong and vigorous action was called for, and it was suggested that a reward be offered.

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

From this reading Senor Alantrez was a clerk in the government employ, and he and his son were worthy persons, it was said.

in or at the place that

From this reading There had been too many cases of late, the gazettes stated, where youths had been taken away, and held for ransom.

which person or people

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Senor Alantrez was a clerk in the government employ, and he and his son were worthy persons, it was said.

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

From this reading In this case the object of the kidnappers was likely to fail, the papers stated, as the victim was the son of a poor man--Senor Alantrez--who would be unable to pay any money.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading DICK ON THE TRAIL The Santiago papers, the next day, contained a full account of the bold kidnapping, and, with fervid language, described how the scoundrels had spirited the Cuban youth away from under the very noses of the police.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading There had been too many cases of late, the gazettes stated, where youths had been taken away, and held for ransom.