Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

(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 Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

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

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

from appearances alone

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

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

From this reading Opinion was divided at Camp Merritt as to whether Billy Gray should or should not stand trial.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Opinion was divided at Camp Merritt as to whether Billy Gray should or should not stand trial.

a line of approach

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Opinion was divided at Camp Merritt as to whether Billy Gray should or should not stand trial.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Then there was the bundle inside his rolled overcoat that Gray had personally handed Morton when a prisoner.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was seen by half a dozen policemen as it shot under electric light or gas lamp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Opinion was divided at Camp Merritt as to whether Billy Gray should or should not stand trial.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

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

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Opinion was divided at Camp Merritt as to whether Billy Gray should or should not stand trial.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading It was seen by half a dozen policemen as it shot under electric light or gas lamp.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading It was seen by half a dozen policemen as it shot under electric light or gas lamp.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

every person

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

apart from; not including

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

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

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading It was seen by half a dozen policemen as it shot under electric light or gas lamp.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Opinion was divided at Camp Merritt as to whether Billy Gray should or should not stand trial.

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

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It was seen by half a dozen policemen as it shot under electric light or gas lamp.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Then there was the bundle inside his rolled overcoat that Gray had personally handed Morton when a prisoner.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

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

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

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

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

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

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Then there was the bundle inside his rolled overcoat that Gray had personally handed Morton when a prisoner.

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

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was seen by half a dozen policemen as it shot under electric light or gas lamp.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading It was seen by half a dozen policemen as it shot under electric light or gas lamp.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was seen by half a dozen policemen as it shot under electric light or gas lamp.

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From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

the force of workers available

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

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From this reading Opinion was divided at Camp Merritt as to whether Billy Gray should or should not stand trial.

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading Then there was the bundle inside his rolled overcoat that Gray had personally handed Morton when a prisoner.

possessive form of “morton” — United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

not any; not one

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Opinion was divided at Camp Merritt as to whether Billy Gray should or should not stand trial.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Opinion was divided at Camp Merritt as to whether Billy Gray should or should not stand trial.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Opinion was divided at Camp Merritt as to whether Billy Gray should or should not stand trial.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading Then there was the bundle inside his rolled overcoat that Gray had personally handed Morton when a prisoner.

as yourself

From this reading Then there was the bundle inside his rolled overcoat that Gray had personally handed Morton when a prisoner.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force

From this reading It was seen by half a dozen policemen as it shot under electric light or gas lamp.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Then there was the bundle inside his rolled overcoat that Gray had personally handed Morton when a prisoner.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

with speed

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Then there was the bundle inside his rolled overcoat that Gray had personally handed Morton when a prisoner.

a large number or amount

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

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

From this reading It was seen by half a dozen policemen as it shot under electric light or gas lamp.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading It was seen by half a dozen policemen as it shot under electric light or gas lamp.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Opinion was divided at Camp Merritt as to whether Billy Gray should or should not stand trial.

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From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

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

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Opinion was divided at Camp Merritt as to whether Billy Gray should or should not stand trial.

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From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

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

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then there was the bundle inside his rolled overcoat that Gray had personally handed Morton when a prisoner.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

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

From this reading Opinion was divided at Camp Merritt as to whether Billy Gray should or should not stand trial.

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From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

the act of testing something

From this reading Opinion was divided at Camp Merritt as to whether Billy Gray should or should not stand trial.

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

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was seen by half a dozen policemen as it shot under electric light or gas lamp.

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

From this reading Opinion was divided at Camp Merritt as to whether Billy Gray should or should not stand trial.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

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

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

at the time that

From this reading Then there was the bundle inside his rolled overcoat that Gray had personally handed Morton when a prisoner.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Opinion was divided at Camp Merritt as to whether Billy Gray should or should not stand trial.

which person or people

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Confident as were his friends of his innocence of all complicity in Morton's escape, there remained the fact that he had telephoned for a carriage, that a carriage had come and that a carriage with four men, apparently soldiers, had driven rapidly townward along Point Lobos Avenue.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Everybody agreed he should have sent it by orderly--everybody, that is, except some scores of young soldiers in the ranks who could see no harm in it having been done that way, especially two "Delta Sigs" in the --teenth.