Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading He had committed also a flagrant crime--one that rendered him liable to the severest penalty of the law; and the knowledge of what he had done was not confined to himself and his agents.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading One at least, besides, held the fatal secret; and although she was a lone widow, and very much under his power, still she might disclose it--perhaps she had already done so.

in addition

From this reading He had committed also a flagrant crime--one that rendered him liable to the severest penalty of the law; and the knowledge of what he had done was not confined to himself and his agents.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

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

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

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

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

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

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One at least, besides, held the fatal secret; and although she was a lone widow, and very much under his power, still she might disclose it--perhaps she had already done so.

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

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading One at least, besides, held the fatal secret; and although she was a lone widow, and very much under his power, still she might disclose it--perhaps she had already done so.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading There were many things in the circumstances of Mr. Cross, in themselves not very desirable.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading He had committed also a flagrant crime--one that rendered him liable to the severest penalty of the law; and the knowledge of what he had done was not confined to himself and his agents.

acting according to certain accepted standards

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading He had committed also a flagrant crime--one that rendered him liable to the severest penalty of the law; and the knowledge of what he had done was not confined to himself and his agents.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading He had committed also a flagrant crime--one that rendered him liable to the severest penalty of the law; and the knowledge of what he had done was not confined to himself and his agents.

travel across or pass over

From this reading There were many things in the circumstances of Mr. Cross, in themselves not very desirable.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading There were many things in the circumstances of Mr. Cross, in themselves not very desirable.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading One at least, besides, held the fatal secret; and although she was a lone widow, and very much under his power, still she might disclose it--perhaps she had already done so.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He had committed also a flagrant crime--one that rendered him liable to the severest penalty of the law; and the knowledge of what he had done was not confined to himself and his agents.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

bringing death

From this reading One at least, besides, held the fatal secret; and although she was a lone widow, and very much under his power, still she might disclose it--perhaps she had already done so.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

From this reading He had committed also a flagrant crime--one that rendered him liable to the severest penalty of the law; and the knowledge of what he had done was not confined to himself and his agents.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

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

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

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

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

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

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

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

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

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

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

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

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

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

From this reading There were many things in the circumstances of Mr. Cross, in themselves not very desirable.

harmed

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One at least, besides, held the fatal secret; and although she was a lone widow, and very much under his power, still she might disclose it--perhaps she had already done so.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

and nothing more

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading He had committed also a flagrant crime--one that rendered him liable to the severest penalty of the law; and the knowledge of what he had done was not confined to himself and his agents.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading He had committed also a flagrant crime--one that rendered him liable to the severest penalty of the law; and the knowledge of what he had done was not confined to himself and his agents.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading One at least, besides, held the fatal secret; and although she was a lone widow, and very much under his power, still she might disclose it--perhaps she had already done so.

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading He had committed also a flagrant crime--one that rendered him liable to the severest penalty of the law; and the knowledge of what he had done was not confined to himself and his agents.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading One at least, besides, held the fatal secret; and although she was a lone widow, and very much under his power, still she might disclose it--perhaps she had already done so.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There were many things in the circumstances of Mr. Cross, in themselves not very desirable.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading One at least, besides, held the fatal secret; and although she was a lone widow, and very much under his power, still she might disclose it--perhaps she had already done so.

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

a form of address for a man

From this reading There were many things in the circumstances of Mr. Cross, in themselves not very desirable.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading One at least, besides, held the fatal secret; and although she was a lone widow, and very much under his power, still she might disclose it--perhaps she had already done so.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There were many things in the circumstances of Mr. Cross, in themselves not very desirable.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were many things in the circumstances of Mr. Cross, in themselves not very desirable.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

above and across; more than

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

the act of punishing

From this reading He had committed also a flagrant crime--one that rendered him liable to the severest penalty of the law; and the knowledge of what he had done was not confined to himself and his agents.

by chance

From this reading One at least, besides, held the fatal secret; and although she was a lone widow, and very much under his power, still she might disclose it--perhaps she had already done so.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading One at least, besides, held the fatal secret; and although she was a lone widow, and very much under his power, still she might disclose it--perhaps she had already done so.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading He had committed also a flagrant crime--one that rendered him liable to the severest penalty of the law; and the knowledge of what he had done was not confined to himself and his agents.

legally valid

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading One at least, besides, held the fatal secret; and although she was a lone widow, and very much under his power, still she might disclose it--perhaps she had already done so.

superlative of “severe” — intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading He had committed also a flagrant crime--one that rendered him liable to the severest penalty of the law; and the knowledge of what he had done was not confined to himself and his agents.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One at least, besides, held the fatal secret; and although she was a lone widow, and very much under his power, still she might disclose it--perhaps she had already done so.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One at least, besides, held the fatal secret; and although she was a lone widow, and very much under his power, still she might disclose it--perhaps she had already done so.

not in physical motion

From this reading One at least, besides, held the fatal secret; and although she was a lone widow, and very much under his power, still she might disclose it--perhaps she had already done so.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

a state of acute pain

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had committed also a flagrant crime--one that rendered him liable to the severest penalty of the law; and the knowledge of what he had done was not confined to himself and his agents.

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

From this reading There were many things in the circumstances of Mr. Cross, in themselves not very desirable.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading There were many things in the circumstances of Mr. Cross, in themselves not very desirable.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were many things in the circumstances of Mr. Cross, in themselves not very desirable.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There were many things in the circumstances of Mr. Cross, in themselves not very desirable.

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

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

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

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading One at least, besides, held the fatal secret; and although she was a lone widow, and very much under his power, still she might disclose it--perhaps she had already done so.

a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.

precisely as stated

From this reading There were many things in the circumstances of Mr. Cross, in themselves not very desirable.

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

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

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

From this reading There were many things in the circumstances of Mr. Cross, in themselves not very desirable.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He had committed also a flagrant crime--one that rendered him liable to the severest penalty of the law; and the knowledge of what he had done was not confined to himself and his agents.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading One at least, besides, held the fatal secret; and although she was a lone widow, and very much under his power, still she might disclose it--perhaps she had already done so.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But this very instrument had fallen into the hands of one whom he hated and feared, and was now held over him as a rod of terror, to force him into compliance with just such measures as the dictator chose.

past form of “wrest” — obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically

From this reading He had, to be sure, injured Mr. Rutherford; he had destroyed his home; he had by his artifice, brought him to cruel suffering and mortification; and he had wrested from him an instrument of immense value to its rightful owner, although of very doubtful utility to himself.