Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

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

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

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

From this reading The Chief of Detectives happened to be in the office, when they were brought in, and had instantly recognized them as well-known criminals, wanted in Philadelphia for a particularly atrocious hold-up.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

shockingly brutal or cruel

From this reading The Chief of Detectives happened to be in the office, when they were brought in, and had instantly recognized them as well-known criminals, wanted in Philadelphia for a particularly atrocious hold-up.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading At the hotel, they found a telephone call from the Mayor's office awaiting them.

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

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center

From this reading The thieves had been duly captured, the Mayor said, and they had been sent to Baltimore.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The thieves had been duly captured, the Mayor said, and they had been sent to Baltimore.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The Chief of Detectives happened to be in the office, when they were brought in, and had instantly recognized them as well-known criminals, wanted in Philadelphia for a particularly atrocious hold-up.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading At the hotel, they found a telephone call from the Mayor's office awaiting them.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading The thieves had been duly captured, the Mayor said, and they had been sent to Baltimore.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The Chief of Detectives happened to be in the office, when they were brought in, and had instantly recognized them as well-known criminals, wanted in Philadelphia for a particularly atrocious hold-up.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

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

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading The Chief of Detectives happened to be in the office, when they were brought in, and had instantly recognized them as well-known criminals, wanted in Philadelphia for a particularly atrocious hold-up.

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

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading The Chief of Detectives happened to be in the office, when they were brought in, and had instantly recognized them as well-known criminals, wanted in Philadelphia for a particularly atrocious hold-up.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading The thieves had been duly captured, the Mayor said, and they had been sent to Baltimore.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

set up or found

From this reading At the hotel, they found a telephone call from the Mayor's office awaiting them.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the hotel, they found a telephone call from the Mayor's office awaiting them.

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

From this reading The thieves had been duly captured, the Mayor said, and they had been sent to Baltimore.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading The Chief of Detectives happened to be in the office, when they were brought in, and had instantly recognized them as well-known criminals, wanted in Philadelphia for a particularly atrocious hold-up.

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

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

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

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

engage or hire for work

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

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

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

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

From this reading The Chief of Detectives happened to be in the office, when they were brought in, and had instantly recognized them as well-known criminals, wanted in Philadelphia for a particularly atrocious hold-up.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading At the hotel, they found a telephone call from the Mayor's office awaiting them.

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

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The Chief of Detectives happened to be in the office, when they were brought in, and had instantly recognized them as well-known criminals, wanted in Philadelphia for a particularly atrocious hold-up.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

the act of departing

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

the head of a city government

From this reading The thieves had been duly captured, the Mayor said, and they had been sent to Baltimore.

possessive form of “mayor” — the head of a city government

From this reading At the hotel, they found a telephone call from the Mayor's office awaiting them.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading At the hotel, they found a telephone call from the Mayor's office awaiting them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The Chief of Detectives happened to be in the office, when they were brought in, and had instantly recognized them as well-known criminals, wanted in Philadelphia for a particularly atrocious hold-up.

used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading The Chief of Detectives happened to be in the office, when they were brought in, and had instantly recognized them as well-known criminals, wanted in Philadelphia for a particularly atrocious hold-up.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The Chief of Detectives happened to be in the office, when they were brought in, and had instantly recognized them as well-known criminals, wanted in Philadelphia for a particularly atrocious hold-up.

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

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The thieves had been duly captured, the Mayor said, and they had been sent to Baltimore.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

avoiding waste

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

carry out

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading At the hotel, they found a telephone call from the Mayor's office awaiting them.

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

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At the hotel, they found a telephone call from the Mayor's office awaiting them.

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

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

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

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading The thieves had been duly captured, the Mayor said, and they had been sent to Baltimore.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

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

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

the act of testing something

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

a source of difficulty

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The Chief of Detectives happened to be in the office, when they were brought in, and had instantly recognized them as well-known criminals, wanted in Philadelphia for a particularly atrocious hold-up.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.

widely or fully known

From this reading The Chief of Detectives happened to be in the office, when they were brought in, and had instantly recognized them as well-known criminals, wanted in Philadelphia for a particularly atrocious hold-up.

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

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

at the time that

From this reading The Chief of Detectives happened to be in the office, when they were brought in, and had instantly recognized them as well-known criminals, wanted in Philadelphia for a particularly atrocious hold-up.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Leaving Axtell in camp, they drove to town, stopping at the North end of the Severn bridge to hire a row-boat,--a number of which were drawn up on the bank--and to arrange for it to be sent around to the far end of the Point.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had, thereupon, thought it best to let the Chief take them back with him, thus saving the County the cost of a trial, and the penitentiary expense--as well as sparing Mr. Croyden and his friend much trouble and inconvenience in attending court.