Chapter XVII

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

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading “Back!” he called to them, as he advanced.

at or in the front

From this reading The man was Holles, who had gained the place ahead of them.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

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

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

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

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Back!” he called to them, as he advanced.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

plural of “bearer” — someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

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

From this reading “Back!” he called to them, as he advanced.

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

From this reading “You cannot pass.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

a process of becoming deeper and more profound

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading The man was Holles, who had gained the place ahead of them.

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

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

From this reading The man was Holles, who had gained the place ahead of them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

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

From this reading “Back!” he called to them, as he advanced.

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

From this reading The man was Holles, who had gained the place ahead of them.

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

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

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

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

go across or through

From this reading “You cannot pass.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The man was Holles, who had gained the place ahead of them.

thrust or throw into

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

precisely, exactly

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

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

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

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

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The man was Holles, who had gained the place ahead of them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

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

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

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

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

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

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

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

From this reading But as its bearers were about to turn to the right, to plunge into the narrow alley leading down to Salisbury Court, a man suddenly emerged from that black gulf to check their progress.

which person or people

From this reading The man was Holles, who had gained the place ahead of them.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading THE ABDUCTION The chair swung past the grotesque wooden structure of Temple Bar and along Fleet Street in the deepening dusk of that summer evening, and this being the normal way it should have taken there was so far nothing to alarm its occupant.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You cannot pass.