Chapter X

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

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He carefully recalled every action of the newly-made Senator and yet he was baffled at every turn.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading “Was the newcomer an agent of a morose husband, an old lover, or an unwelcome apparition from the clouded past?”

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW AT LAKEMERE—SOME INGENIOUS MECHANISM.—“WHOSE PICTURE IS THAT?”

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

From this reading He carefully recalled every action of the newly-made Senator and yet he was baffled at every turn.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading “Was the newcomer an agent of a morose husband, an old lover, or an unwelcome apparition from the clouded past?”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN INTERVIEW AT LAKEMERE—SOME INGENIOUS MECHANISM.—“WHOSE PICTURE IS THAT?”

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

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

people who are frustrated and perplexed

From this reading He carefully recalled every action of the newly-made Senator and yet he was baffled at every turn.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading He carefully recalled every action of the newly-made Senator and yet he was baffled at every turn.

made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance

From this reading “Was the newcomer an agent of a morose husband, an old lover, or an unwelcome apparition from the clouded past?”

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading “What new devil’s jugglery is this?” muttered Vreeland, pausing in his wolf stride.

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

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He carefully recalled every action of the newly-made Senator and yet he was baffled at every turn.

in a faint and feeble manner

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

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

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

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

From this reading He carefully recalled every action of the newly-made Senator and yet he was baffled at every turn.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

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

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading “Was the newcomer an agent of a morose husband, an old lover, or an unwelcome apparition from the clouded past?”

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

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading AN INTERVIEW AT LAKEMERE—SOME INGENIOUS MECHANISM.—“WHOSE PICTURE IS THAT?”

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading AN INTERVIEW AT LAKEMERE—SOME INGENIOUS MECHANISM.—“WHOSE PICTURE IS THAT?”

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW AT LAKEMERE—SOME INGENIOUS MECHANISM.—“WHOSE PICTURE IS THAT?”

artful trickery designed to achieve an end

From this reading “What new devil’s jugglery is this?” muttered Vreeland, pausing in his wolf stride.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW AT LAKEMERE—SOME INGENIOUS MECHANISM.—“WHOSE PICTURE IS THAT?”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading “Was the newcomer an agent of a morose husband, an old lover, or an unwelcome apparition from the clouded past?”

the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

From this reading AN INTERVIEW AT LAKEMERE—SOME INGENIOUS MECHANISM.—“WHOSE PICTURE IS THAT?”

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading “Was the newcomer an agent of a morose husband, an old lover, or an unwelcome apparition from the clouded past?”

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading “What new devil’s jugglery is this?” muttered Vreeland, pausing in his wolf stride.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “What new devil’s jugglery is this?” muttered Vreeland, pausing in his wolf stride.

any new participant in some activity

From this reading “Was the newcomer an agent of a morose husband, an old lover, or an unwelcome apparition from the clouded past?”

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

From this reading He carefully recalled every action of the newly-made Senator and yet he was baffled at every turn.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “Was the newcomer an agent of a morose husband, an old lover, or an unwelcome apparition from the clouded past?”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Was the newcomer an agent of a morose husband, an old lover, or an unwelcome apparition from the clouded past?”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading “Was the newcomer an agent of a morose husband, an old lover, or an unwelcome apparition from the clouded past?”

-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading “What new devil’s jugglery is this?” muttered Vreeland, pausing in his wolf stride.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading AN INTERVIEW AT LAKEMERE—SOME INGENIOUS MECHANISM.—“WHOSE PICTURE IS THAT?”

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He carefully recalled every action of the newly-made Senator and yet he was baffled at every turn.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

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

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

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

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

hidden from general view or use

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

a member of a senate

From this reading He carefully recalled every action of the newly-made Senator and yet he was baffled at every turn.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading AN INTERVIEW AT LAKEMERE—SOME INGENIOUS MECHANISM.—“WHOSE PICTURE IS THAT?”

a step in walking or running

From this reading “What new devil’s jugglery is this?” muttered Vreeland, pausing in his wolf stride.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN INTERVIEW AT LAKEMERE—SOME INGENIOUS MECHANISM.—“WHOSE PICTURE IS THAT?”

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

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

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

From this reading “What new devil’s jugglery is this?” muttered Vreeland, pausing in his wolf stride.

in the direction of

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He carefully recalled every action of the newly-made Senator and yet he was baffled at every turn.

become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading “Was the newcomer an agent of a morose husband, an old lover, or an unwelcome apparition from the clouded past?”

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

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

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

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

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What new devil’s jugglery is this?” muttered Vreeland, pausing in his wolf stride.

during the time that

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

which person or people

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

belonging to which person

From this reading AN INTERVIEW AT LAKEMERE—SOME INGENIOUS MECHANISM.—“WHOSE PICTURE IS THAT?”

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

From this reading Harold Vreeland was seated in a blaze of light, in his own rooms at four in the morning, anxiously awaiting a night visit from one who might unravel the whole mystery while the lonely Elaine Willoughby lay helpless in her secluded rooms, feebly struggling toward a return of her self-control.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading “What new devil’s jugglery is this?” muttered Vreeland, pausing in his wolf stride.

but in spite of that

From this reading He carefully recalled every action of the newly-made Senator and yet he was baffled at every turn.