Chapter III · Chapter 3

not being in a specified place

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

later than; following

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

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

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

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

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Didn't your boy stay in the house after I left him at the gate, Mrs. Byram?" the breaker boss asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

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

From this reading "I do not understand why he should remain away so long, for he must know I would be troubled concerning him."

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

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading "Didn't your boy stay in the house after I left him at the gate, Mrs. Byram?" the breaker boss asked.

a youthful male person

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

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From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

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

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading "I do not understand why he should remain away so long, for he must know I would be troubled concerning him."

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

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

From this reading "Didn't your boy stay in the house after I left him at the gate, Mrs. Byram?" the breaker boss asked.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I do not understand why he should remain away so long, for he must know I would be troubled concerning him."

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From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

with no protection or shield

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

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From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading "Didn't your boy stay in the house after I left him at the gate, Mrs. Byram?" the breaker boss asked.

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

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

only a very short time before

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

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

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

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

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

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

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "Didn't your boy stay in the house after I left him at the gate, Mrs. Byram?" the breaker boss asked.

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

From this reading "I do not understand why he should remain away so long, for he must know I would be troubled concerning him."

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

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

and nothing more

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

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

From this reading "I do not understand why he should remain away so long, for he must know I would be troubled concerning him."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "I do not understand why he should remain away so long, for he must know I would be troubled concerning him."

for more time

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I do not understand why he should remain away so long, for he must know I would be troubled concerning him."

absolutely essential

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

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

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

not any; not one

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "I do not understand why he should remain away so long, for he must know I would be troubled concerning him."

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

express in words

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

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

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I do not understand why he should remain away so long, for he must know I would be troubled concerning him."

bypass

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I do not understand why he should remain away so long, for he must know I would be troubled concerning him."

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

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

a male human offspring

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

characterized by dignity and propriety

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Didn't your boy stay in the house after I left him at the gate, Mrs. Byram?" the breaker boss asked.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

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

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

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

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading "I do not understand why he should remain away so long, for he must know I would be troubled concerning him."

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "I do not understand why he should remain away so long, for he must know I would be troubled concerning him."

up to a particular time

From this reading IN THE SHAFT Mrs. Byram had no suspicion that her son might be exposed to any danger until after he had been absent an hour, and then the remembrance of the threats made by Skip Miller and his friends caused her the deepest anxiety.

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

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

at the time that

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

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

From this reading "I do not understand why he should remain away so long, for he must know I would be troubled concerning him."

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

in the company of; together with

From this reading The company's clerk had but just finished explaining that the new breaker boy left there with his purchases some time previous, when Donovan entered in time to hear the widow say:

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

From this reading Fred would not have staid at the store longer than was absolutely necessary, and the fear of foul play had hardly gained possession of her mind before she was on her way to search for him.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Didn't your boy stay in the house after I left him at the gate, Mrs. Byram?" the breaker boss asked.