Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

examined carefully and methodically; broken down for consideration of constituent parts

From this reading Experts from the Bureau of Rumbustibles were summoned, and the bomb was carefully analyzed.

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

From this reading Experts from the Bureau of Rumbustibles were summoned, and the bomb was carefully analyzed.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

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

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

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

From this reading To his horror he found it to be one of the much-dreaded thermos bottles.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

From this reading Experts from the Bureau of Rumbustibles were summoned, and the bomb was carefully analyzed.

plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading To his horror he found it to be one of the much-dreaded thermos bottles.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading Experts from the Bureau of Rumbustibles were summoned, and the bomb was carefully analyzed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Experts from the Bureau of Rumbustibles were summoned, and the bomb was carefully analyzed.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

an abstract part of something

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

the act of discovering something

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

From this reading Experts from the Bureau of Rumbustibles were summoned, and the bomb was carefully analyzed.

serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

set up or found

From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

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From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Experts from the Bureau of Rumbustibles were summoned, and the bomb was carefully analyzed.

mix together different elements

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

strong liquor flavored with juniper berries

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

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

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

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

From this reading To his horror he found it to be one of the much-dreaded thermos bottles.

(informal) very unpleasant

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

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

From this reading To his horror he found it to be one of the much-dreaded thermos bottles.

intense and profound fear

From this reading To his horror he found it to be one of the much-dreaded thermos bottles.

sinking until covered completely with water

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

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

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

characteristic of or resembling Hell

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

plural of “ingredient” — a component of a mixture or compound

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To his horror he found it to be one of the much-dreaded thermos bottles.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

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

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

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

From this reading To his horror he found it to be one of the much-dreaded thermos bottles.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

a policeman who patrols a given region

From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

restricted to something

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

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

From this reading Experts from the Bureau of Rumbustibles were summoned, and the bomb was carefully analyzed.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight

From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading Experts from the Bureau of Rumbustibles were summoned, and the bomb was carefully analyzed.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

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

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

vacuum flask that preserves temperature of hot or cold drinks

From this reading To his horror he found it to be one of the much-dreaded thermos bottles.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

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

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

precisely as stated

From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading Leaning against one of the great marble pillars in the lobby of the building, a gleaming object (looking very much like a four-inch shrapnel shell) was found by a vigilant patrolman.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

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

From this reading THE GREAT WAR BEGINS As the echoes of the parade died away, public excitement was roused to fever by the discovery that evening of an infernal machine in the City Hall.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Much to the disappointment of the chief inspector, the devilish ingredients of the explosive had been spoiled by immersion in a pail of water, so his examination was purely theoretical; but it was plain that the leading component of this hellish mixture had been nothing less than gin, animated by a fuse of lemon-peel.

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

From this reading Experts from the Bureau of Rumbustibles were summoned, and the bomb was carefully analyzed.