Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading OPINIONS The three who had entered the store in such high spirits left it in a maze of bewilderment and anger.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

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

From this reading OPINIONS The three who had entered the store in such high spirits left it in a maze of bewilderment and anger.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading OPINIONS The three who had entered the store in such high spirits left it in a maze of bewilderment and anger.

take into custody

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

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

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

surprising greatly

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food

From this reading "I'll pound that cashier 'till he can't say beans," he cried, shaking his fist in impotent rage.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading OPINIONS The three who had entered the store in such high spirits left it in a maze of bewilderment and anger.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

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From this reading "I'll pound that cashier 'till he can't say beans," he cried, shaking his fist in impotent rage.

an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money

From this reading "I'll pound that cashier 'till he can't say beans," he cried, shaking his fist in impotent rage.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

make a concoction (of) by mixing

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

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

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "I'll pound that cashier 'till he can't say beans," he cried, shaking his fist in impotent rage.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What good will that do?

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

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

From this reading OPINIONS The three who had entered the store in such high spirits left it in a maze of bewilderment and anger.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading "I'll pound that cashier 'till he can't say beans," he cried, shaking his fist in impotent rage.

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From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

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From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

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

From this reading "What good will that do?

plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

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

From this reading OPINIONS The three who had entered the store in such high spirits left it in a maze of bewilderment and anger.

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

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading OPINIONS The three who had entered the store in such high spirits left it in a maze of bewilderment and anger.

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

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

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

From this reading "I'll pound that cashier 'till he can't say beans," he cried, shaking his fist in impotent rage.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

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

From this reading "I'll pound that cashier 'till he can't say beans," he cried, shaking his fist in impotent rage.

of the present time and place

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

lacking power or ability

From this reading "I'll pound that cashier 'till he can't say beans," he cried, shaking his fist in impotent rage.

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

From this reading OPINIONS The three who had entered the store in such high spirits left it in a maze of bewilderment and anger.

past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

complain bitterly

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OPINIONS The three who had entered the store in such high spirits left it in a maze of bewilderment and anger.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

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

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

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 OPINIONS The three who had entered the store in such high spirits left it in a maze of bewilderment and anger.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading OPINIONS The three who had entered the store in such high spirits left it in a maze of bewilderment and anger.

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

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

a form of address for a man

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

not one, and not any

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OPINIONS The three who had entered the store in such high spirits left it in a maze of bewilderment and anger.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading OPINIONS The three who had entered the store in such high spirits left it in a maze of bewilderment and anger.

logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading "I'll pound that cashier 'till he can't say beans," he cried, shaking his fist in impotent rage.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading "I'll pound that cashier 'till he can't say beans," he cried, shaking his fist in impotent rage.

resist doing something

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

express in words

From this reading "I'll pound that cashier 'till he can't say beans," he cried, shaking his fist in impotent rage.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading "I'll pound that cashier 'till he can't say beans," he cried, shaking his fist in impotent rage.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading OPINIONS The three who had entered the store in such high spirits left it in a maze of bewilderment and anger.

plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading OPINIONS The three who had entered the store in such high spirits left it in a maze of bewilderment and anger.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading OPINIONS The three who had entered the store in such high spirits left it in a maze of bewilderment and anger.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

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

From this reading OPINIONS The three who had entered the store in such high spirits left it in a maze of bewilderment and anger.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

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

From this reading OPINIONS The three who had entered the store in such high spirits left it in a maze of bewilderment and anger.

up to a particular time

From this reading "I'll pound that cashier 'till he can't say beans," he cried, shaking his fist in impotent rage.

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

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

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

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Joe was so enraged that during the walk to Fred's home he did nothing but inveigh in the strongest terms against the company, and more especially these two of its servants who had insulted both himself and Fred by refusing to believe their united statements.

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

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What good will that do?

which person or people

From this reading OPINIONS The three who had entered the store in such high spirits left it in a maze of bewilderment and anger.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "What good will that do?

United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)

From this reading That Gus could concoct so plausible a story was none the less astonishing than that Mr. Wright should give it credence, so far as to refrain from ordering the boy's immediate arrest.