Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading The figure on the cloth was not pronounced enough to distinguish it in a manner to make it absolute proof that it came from a garment owned by Roland.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading The figure on the cloth was not pronounced enough to distinguish it in a manner to make it absolute proof that it came from a garment owned by Roland.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading Nevertheless Diamond accused Ditson of listening at his door, but Roll vigorously denied that he had done so.

anew

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

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

From this reading Diamond told him he was a natural-born prevaricator, and let it go at that.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nevertheless Diamond accused Ditson of listening at his door, but Roll vigorously denied that he had done so.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nevertheless Diamond accused Ditson of listening at his door, but Roll vigorously denied that he had done so.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The figure on the cloth was not pronounced enough to distinguish it in a manner to make it absolute proof that it came from a garment owned by Roland.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The figure on the cloth was not pronounced enough to distinguish it in a manner to make it absolute proof that it came from a garment owned by Roland.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Nevertheless Diamond accused Ditson of listening at his door, but Roll vigorously denied that he had done so.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Nevertheless Diamond accused Ditson of listening at his door, but Roll vigorously denied that he had done so.

mark as different

From this reading The figure on the cloth was not pronounced enough to distinguish it in a manner to make it absolute proof that it came from a garment owned by Roland.

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From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Nevertheless Diamond accused Ditson of listening at his door, but Roll vigorously denied that he had done so.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Nevertheless Diamond accused Ditson of listening at his door, but Roll vigorously denied that he had done so.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The figure on the cloth was not pronounced enough to distinguish it in a manner to make it absolute proof that it came from a garment owned by Roland.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The figure on the cloth was not pronounced enough to distinguish it in a manner to make it absolute proof that it came from a garment owned by Roland.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

an article of clothing

From this reading The figure on the cloth was not pronounced enough to distinguish it in a manner to make it absolute proof that it came from a garment owned by Roland.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Diamond told him he was a natural-born prevaricator, and let it go at that.

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

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

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

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

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

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

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

From this reading Diamond told him he was a natural-born prevaricator, and let it go at that.

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

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

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

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The figure on the cloth was not pronounced enough to distinguish it in a manner to make it absolute proof that it came from a garment owned by Roland.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Diamond told him he was a natural-born prevaricator, and let it go at that.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Nevertheless Diamond accused Ditson of listening at his door, but Roll vigorously denied that he had done so.

engage in

From this reading The figure on the cloth was not pronounced enough to distinguish it in a manner to make it absolute proof that it came from a garment owned by Roland.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The figure on the cloth was not pronounced enough to distinguish it in a manner to make it absolute proof that it came from a garment owned by Roland.

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

From this reading Diamond told him he was a natural-born prevaricator, and let it go at that.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless Diamond accused Ditson of listening at his door, but Roll vigorously denied that he had done so.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The figure on the cloth was not pronounced enough to distinguish it in a manner to make it absolute proof that it came from a garment owned by Roland.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The figure on the cloth was not pronounced enough to distinguish it in a manner to make it absolute proof that it came from a garment owned by Roland.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading The figure on the cloth was not pronounced enough to distinguish it in a manner to make it absolute proof that it came from a garment owned by Roland.

a human being

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading THE PLOT.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly

From this reading Diamond told him he was a natural-born prevaricator, and let it go at that.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The figure on the cloth was not pronounced enough to distinguish it in a manner to make it absolute proof that it came from a garment owned by Roland.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading The figure on the cloth was not pronounced enough to distinguish it in a manner to make it absolute proof that it came from a garment owned by Roland.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

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

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading Nevertheless Diamond accused Ditson of listening at his door, but Roll vigorously denied that he had done so.

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

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nevertheless Diamond accused Ditson of listening at his door, but Roll vigorously denied that he had done so.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The figure on the cloth was not pronounced enough to distinguish it in a manner to make it absolute proof that it came from a garment owned by Roland.

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

From this reading THE PLOT.

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

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

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

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Diamond told him he was a natural-born prevaricator, and let it go at that.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading Nevertheless Diamond accused Ditson of listening at his door, but Roll vigorously denied that he had done so.

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

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

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

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

belonging to which person

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading If Roland Ditson was the person from whose trousers the piece of cloth had been torn he took good care to destroy what he had retained of the breeches without delay, for they were never again seen in his possession.