Chapter IV

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

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading It was clear that he had been aided by some outside individual, and, as was perfectly natural, suspicion fell upon James Orring.

(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 "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

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

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

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

From this reading It was clear that he had been aided by some outside individual, and, as was perfectly natural, suspicion fell upon James Orring.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was clear that he had been aided by some outside individual, and, as was perfectly natural, suspicion fell upon James Orring.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he's too clever."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

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

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was clear that he had been aided by some outside individual, and, as was perfectly natural, suspicion fell upon James Orring.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading But he's too clever."

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading "How?" demanded the official who was interrogating him.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading It was clear that he had been aided by some outside individual, and, as was perfectly natural, suspicion fell upon James Orring.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

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

From this reading It was clear that he had been aided by some outside individual, and, as was perfectly natural, suspicion fell upon James Orring.

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

From this reading It was clear that he had been aided by some outside individual, and, as was perfectly natural, suspicion fell upon James Orring.

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

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

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

From this reading "How?" demanded the official who was interrogating him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

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

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

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

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

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

From this reading "How?" demanded the official who was interrogating him.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

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

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

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

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading It was clear that he had been aided by some outside individual, and, as was perfectly natural, suspicion fell upon James Orring.

-ing form of “interrogate” — transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication

From this reading "How?" demanded the official who was interrogating him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was clear that he had been aided by some outside individual, and, as was perfectly natural, suspicion fell upon James Orring.

a small worthless amount

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading It was clear that he had been aided by some outside individual, and, as was perfectly natural, suspicion fell upon James Orring.

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

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It was clear that he had been aided by some outside individual, and, as was perfectly natural, suspicion fell upon James Orring.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading "How?" demanded the official who was interrogating him.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

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

From this reading It was clear that he had been aided by some outside individual, and, as was perfectly natural, suspicion fell upon James Orring.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading It was clear that he had been aided by some outside individual, and, as was perfectly natural, suspicion fell upon James Orring.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading It was clear that he had been aided by some outside individual, and, as was perfectly natural, suspicion fell upon James Orring.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

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

From this reading It was clear that he had been aided by some outside individual, and, as was perfectly natural, suspicion fell upon James Orring.

caught or fixed

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading It was clear that he had been aided by some outside individual, and, as was perfectly natural, suspicion fell upon James Orring.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was clear that he had been aided by some outside individual, and, as was perfectly natural, suspicion fell upon James Orring.

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

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

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

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

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

From this reading The Road to California Jack Kingsley's escape from the jail at Hopeville caused a huge sensation, and the hue and cry raised by the constable and by the officials in charge of the case extended into the country on every side.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But he's too clever."

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

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was clear that he had been aided by some outside individual, and, as was perfectly natural, suspicion fell upon James Orring.

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

From this reading It was clear that he had been aided by some outside individual, and, as was perfectly natural, suspicion fell upon James Orring.

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

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

which person or people

From this reading "How?" demanded the official who was interrogating him.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "He's been the one all through that's stuck up for the prisoner," reported the constable, at his wits' end to provide a tale which would clear himself from blame, "and I can't help thinking he's done it.