Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading “You’re a smart boy,” commented the detective when he had finished.

speak to

From this reading WRITING THE WELCOME ADDRESS The next morning, however, Harry could not escape testifying against the two men.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading WRITING THE WELCOME ADDRESS The next morning, however, Harry could not escape testifying against the two men.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

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

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

for the reason that

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

a container; usually has a lid

From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

cause to be bored

From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

a youthful male person

From this reading “You’re a smart boy,” commented the detective when he had finished.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

an occurrence of something

From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading “You’re a smart boy,” commented the detective when he had finished.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

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

From this reading WRITING THE WELCOME ADDRESS The next morning, however, Harry could not escape testifying against the two men.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading “You’re a smart boy,” commented the detective when he had finished.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

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

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading WRITING THE WELCOME ADDRESS The next morning, however, Harry could not escape testifying against the two men.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

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

From this reading “You’re a smart boy,” commented the detective when he had finished.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

set up or found

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

destroyed or killed

From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

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

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading WRITING THE WELCOME ADDRESS The next morning, however, Harry could not escape testifying against the two men.

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

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

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

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

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

From this reading To his relief he found no one save Mr. Rexford and Mr. Prescott in the office.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading WRITING THE WELCOME ADDRESS The next morning, however, Harry could not escape testifying against the two men.

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

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

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From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

the force of workers available

From this reading WRITING THE WELCOME ADDRESS The next morning, however, Harry could not escape testifying against the two men.

a particular point in time

From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

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

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading WRITING THE WELCOME ADDRESS The next morning, however, Harry could not escape testifying against the two men.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading WRITING THE WELCOME ADDRESS The next morning, however, Harry could not escape testifying against the two men.

not any; not one

From this reading To his relief he found no one save Mr. Rexford and Mr. Prescott in the office.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WRITING THE WELCOME ADDRESS The next morning, however, Harry could not escape testifying against the two men.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

on one occasion

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To his relief he found no one save Mr. Rexford and Mr. Prescott in the office.

and nothing more

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

a town in central Arizona

From this reading To his relief he found no one save Mr. Rexford and Mr. Prescott in the office.

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

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading To his relief he found no one save Mr. Rexford and Mr. Prescott in the office.

with reluctance

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

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

From this reading To his relief he found no one save Mr. Rexford and Mr. Prescott in the office.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

except for; apart from

From this reading To his relief he found no one save Mr. Rexford and Mr. Prescott in the office.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading “You’re a smart boy,” commented the detective when he had finished.

-ing form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law

From this reading WRITING THE WELCOME ADDRESS The next morning, however, Harry could not escape testifying against the two men.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

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

From this reading WRITING THE WELCOME ADDRESS The next morning, however, Harry could not escape testifying against the two men.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

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

From this reading To his relief he found no one save Mr. Rexford and Mr. Prescott in the office.

plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

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

From this reading WRITING THE WELCOME ADDRESS The next morning, however, Harry could not escape testifying against the two men.

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

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

accept gladly

From this reading WRITING THE WELCOME ADDRESS The next morning, however, Harry could not escape testifying against the two men.

at the time that

From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

during the time that

From this reading To them he related everything that bore on the case, from the first conversation he had overheard while seated in the bin, to the moment when he had discovered the men in the mail-order room and gone for Mr. Rexford.

which person or people

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

the act of creating written works

From this reading WRITING THE WELCOME ADDRESS The next morning, however, Harry could not escape testifying against the two men.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Once more he found himself in Mr. Prescott’s office, and although he entered it reluctantly, it was only because of the pity he felt for the men who had by their own wrong doing placed themselves in the toils of the law.

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

From this reading “You’re a smart boy,” commented the detective when he had finished.