Chapter V

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

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

later than; following

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

(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 The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

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

From this reading The usual and necessary routine was followed out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

past form of “calm” — make calm or still

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

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

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

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

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

inflected form of “demur” — take exception to

From this reading “Oh, I don’t know,” demurred Corson.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

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

From this reading “Oh, I don’t know,” demurred Corson.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

a social unit living together

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The usual and necessary routine was followed out.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

destroyed or killed

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

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

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

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

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Oh, I don’t know,” demurred Corson.

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

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

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

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Oh, I don’t know,” demurred Corson.

immediately past

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

of or relating to or characteristic of death

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

absolutely essential

From this reading The usual and necessary routine was followed out.

easily agitated

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

reduced to nothingness

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, I don’t know,” demurred Corson.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The usual and necessary routine was followed out.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

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

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading The usual and necessary routine was followed out.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

move an implement through

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

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

From this reading Who Were the Women?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

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

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

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

From this reading The Medical Examiner came and did his part; the undertakers came and did theirs; and at last Bob Moore’s nervous restlessness was calmed, somewhat, by a hope of getting all signs of the tragedy obliterated before the morning’s stir began in the house.

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

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The usual and necessary routine was followed out.

past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

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

From this reading The usual and necessary routine was followed out.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading “I’ll wash up these blood stains, myself,” Moore volunteered,—speaking to Corson, after the body had been taken away to a mortuary establishment and the Prall family had gone up to their rooms.

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

From this reading Who Were the Women?

which person or people

From this reading Who Were the Women?

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Who Were the Women?