used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
at or in the front
From this reading Weir did not stop to change and inflate the tube, but pushed ahead on his mission though at slackened speed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
ardentlyadverbUS /ˈɑːrdəntli/
in an ardent manner
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
on or to one side
From this reading The windows were lighted, yet at his knock there was no response; so brushing conventionalities aside he entered and called Janet's name.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Unfortunately when yet half a mile from town his car suffered one of the common misadventures of automobiles:--ping-g-g! sang a tire in a shrill dying whine.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He brought his car to rest before Doctor Hosmer's house.
betokened
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From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
the two together, not just one
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He brought his car to rest before Doctor Hosmer's house.
brushingnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
the act of brushing your teeth
From this reading The windows were lighted, yet at his knock there was no response; so brushing conventionalities aside he entered and called Janet's name.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Weir did not stop to change and inflate the tube, but pushed ahead on his mission though at slackened speed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The windows were lighted, yet at his knock there was no response; so brushing conventionalities aside he entered and called Janet's name.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Unfortunately when yet half a mile from town his car suffered one of the common misadventures of automobiles:--ping-g-g! sang a tire in a shrill dying whine.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Weir did not stop to change and inflate the tube, but pushed ahead on his mission though at slackened speed.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Unfortunately when yet half a mile from town his car suffered one of the common misadventures of automobiles:--ping-g-g! sang a tire in a shrill dying whine.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
conventionalities
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From this reading The windows were lighted, yet at his knock there was no response; so brushing conventionalities aside he entered and called Janet's name.
wanted intensely
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Weir did not stop to change and inflate the tube, but pushed ahead on his mission though at slackened speed.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He brought his car to rest before Doctor Hosmer's house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Unfortunately when yet half a mile from town his car suffered one of the common misadventures of automobiles:--ping-g-g! sang a tire in a shrill dying whine.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The windows were lighted, yet at his knock there was no response; so brushing conventionalities aside he entered and called Janet's name.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Unfortunately when yet half a mile from town his car suffered one of the common misadventures of automobiles:--ping-g-g! sang a tire in a shrill dying whine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Unfortunately when yet half a mile from town his car suffered one of the common misadventures of automobiles:--ping-g-g! sang a tire in a shrill dying whine.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He brought his car to rest before Doctor Hosmer's house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
Hosmer's
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From this reading He brought his car to rest before Doctor Hosmer's house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He brought his car to rest before Doctor Hosmer's house.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
inflateverbUS /ɪnˈfleɪt/
exaggerate or make bigger
From this reading Weir did not stop to change and inflate the tube, but pushed ahead on his mission though at slackened speed.
Janet's
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From this reading The windows were lighted, yet at his knock there was no response; so brushing conventionalities aside he entered and called Janet's name.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading The windows were lighted, yet at his knock there was no response; so brushing conventionalities aside he entered and called Janet's name.
immediately past
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
the act of departing
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
set afire or burning
From this reading The windows were lighted, yet at his knock there was no response; so brushing conventionalities aside he entered and called Janet's name.
Martinez
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From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
Mateo
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From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Unfortunately when yet half a mile from town his car suffered one of the common misadventures of automobiles:--ping-g-g! sang a tire in a shrill dying whine.
misadventuresnounUS /mɪsədˈventʃərz/
plural of “misadventure” — an instance of misfortune
From this reading Unfortunately when yet half a mile from town his car suffered one of the common misadventures of automobiles:--ping-g-g! sang a tire in a shrill dying whine.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Weir did not stop to change and inflate the tube, but pushed ahead on his mission though at slackened speed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The windows were lighted, yet at his knock there was no response; so brushing conventionalities aside he entered and called Janet's name.
not any; not one
From this reading The windows were lighted, yet at his knock there was no response; so brushing conventionalities aside he entered and called Janet's name.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Weir did not stop to change and inflate the tube, but pushed ahead on his mission though at slackened speed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Unfortunately when yet half a mile from town his car suffered one of the common misadventures of automobiles:--ping-g-g! sang a tire in a shrill dying whine.
ping-g-g
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From this reading Unfortunately when yet half a mile from town his car suffered one of the common misadventures of automobiles:--ping-g-g! sang a tire in a shrill dying whine.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Weir did not stop to change and inflate the tube, but pushed ahead on his mission though at slackened speed.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading The windows were lighted, yet at his knock there was no response; so brushing conventionalities aside he entered and called Janet's name.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He brought his car to rest before Doctor Hosmer's house.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
San
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From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Unfortunately when yet half a mile from town his car suffered one of the common misadventures of automobiles:--ping-g-g! sang a tire in a shrill dying whine.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading Unfortunately when yet half a mile from town his car suffered one of the common misadventures of automobiles:--ping-g-g! sang a tire in a shrill dying whine.
slackenedverbUS /ˈslækənd/
past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower
From this reading Weir did not stop to change and inflate the tube, but pushed ahead on his mission though at slackened speed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The windows were lighted, yet at his knock there was no response; so brushing conventionalities aside he entered and called Janet's name.
move hurridly
From this reading Weir did not stop to change and inflate the tube, but pushed ahead on his mission though at slackened speed.
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Weir did not stop to change and inflate the tube, but pushed ahead on his mission though at slackened speed.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Unfortunately when yet half a mile from town his car suffered one of the common misadventures of automobiles:--ping-g-g! sang a tire in a shrill dying whine.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The windows were lighted, yet at his knock there was no response; so brushing conventionalities aside he entered and called Janet's name.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Weir did not stop to change and inflate the tube, but pushed ahead on his mission though at slackened speed.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading Unfortunately when yet half a mile from town his car suffered one of the common misadventures of automobiles:--ping-g-g! sang a tire in a shrill dying whine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Weir did not stop to change and inflate the tube, but pushed ahead on his mission though at slackened speed.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Unfortunately when yet half a mile from town his car suffered one of the common misadventures of automobiles:--ping-g-g! sang a tire in a shrill dying whine.
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading Weir did not stop to change and inflate the tube, but pushed ahead on his mission though at slackened speed.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately when yet half a mile from town his car suffered one of the common misadventures of automobiles:--ping-g-g! sang a tire in a shrill dying whine.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
WEIRnounUS /wiːr/
a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The windows were lighted, yet at his knock there was no response; so brushing conventionalities aside he entered and called Janet's name.
at the time that
From this reading Unfortunately when yet half a mile from town his car suffered one of the common misadventures of automobiles:--ping-g-g! sang a tire in a shrill dying whine.
whineverbUS /waɪn/
move with a whining sound
From this reading Unfortunately when yet half a mile from town his car suffered one of the common misadventures of automobiles:--ping-g-g! sang a tire in a shrill dying whine.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
whoever
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From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The windows were lighted, yet at his knock there was no response; so brushing conventionalities aside he entered and called Janet's name.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
the words that are spoken
From this reading WEIR TAKES UP THE HUNT On leaving the construction camp Steele Weir had whirled away down the river road for San Mateo with a feeling both of satisfaction and of enmity--satisfaction at Martinez' success in at last having secured the evidence ardently desired, as betokened by his words; enmity at whoever was laying violent hands on the lawyer.
but in spite of that
From this reading Unfortunately when yet half a mile from town his car suffered one of the common misadventures of automobiles:--ping-g-g! sang a tire in a shrill dying whine.
