Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Dick, Mr. Winslow tells me that you know all about the reason I am here.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

(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 "Dick, Mr. Winslow tells me that you know all about the reason I am here.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Dick, Mr. Winslow tells me that you know all about the reason I am here.

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

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

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

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

react verbally

From this reading "Yes, sir; I'm ready to answer whatever questions you ask, though I don't think I can tell you anything new."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

any thing at all

From this reading "Yes, sir; I'm ready to answer whatever questions you ask, though I don't think I can tell you anything new."

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

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

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

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Yes, sir; I'm ready to answer whatever questions you ask, though I don't think I can tell you anything new."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

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

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

a youthful male person

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

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

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

someone who is a detective

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

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From this reading "Yes, sir; I'm ready to answer whatever questions you ask, though I don't think I can tell you anything new."

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

a man of refinement

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

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

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

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

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Dick, Mr. Winslow tells me that you know all about the reason I am here.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

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

From this reading "Dick, Mr. Winslow tells me that you know all about the reason I am here.

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From this reading "Yes, sir; I'm ready to answer whatever questions you ask, though I don't think I can tell you anything new."

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

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

and nothing more

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

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

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

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

From this reading "Dick, Mr. Winslow tells me that you know all about the reason I am here.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Dick, Mr. Winslow tells me that you know all about the reason I am here.

a form of address for a man

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

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

From this reading "Yes, sir; I'm ready to answer whatever questions you ask, though I don't think I can tell you anything new."

not any; not one

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

-ing form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading "Yes, sir; I'm ready to answer whatever questions you ask, though I don't think I can tell you anything new."

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "Yes, sir; I'm ready to answer whatever questions you ask, though I don't think I can tell you anything new."

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

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading "Dick, Mr. Winslow tells me that you know all about the reason I am here.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading "That remains to be seen.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

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

From this reading "That remains to be seen.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Yes, sir; I'm ready to answer whatever questions you ask, though I don't think I can tell you anything new."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

not in physical motion

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

having a sophisticated charm

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

express in words

From this reading "Yes, sir; I'm ready to answer whatever questions you ask, though I don't think I can tell you anything new."

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading "Dick, Mr. Winslow tells me that you know all about the reason I am here.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Dick, Mr. Winslow tells me that you know all about the reason I am here.

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

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

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

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Yes, sir; I'm ready to answer whatever questions you ask, though I don't think I can tell you anything new."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Yes, sir; I'm ready to answer whatever questions you ask, though I don't think I can tell you anything new."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

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

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

precisely as stated

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

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

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

inflected form of “waylay” — wait in hiding to attack

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading "Yes, sir; I'm ready to answer whatever questions you ask, though I don't think I can tell you anything new."

in or at the place that

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

which person or people

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)

From this reading NEARING A CLIMAX Just as Mr. Winslow had said, the suave gentleman who was making himself so much at home in the bank managed to get out at a time Dick had an errand, and the boy was not very greatly surprised to find himself waylaid on the road back.

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, sir; I'm ready to answer whatever questions you ask, though I don't think I can tell you anything new."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Dick, Mr. Winslow tells me that you know all about the reason I am here.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Now, I like your looks, my boy, and I can see that you are able to keep a still tongue between your lips, so I feel positive no one will be any the wiser on account of your knowing my real character," he said, drawing the other to one side, where they could chat without any one overhearing what was said.