Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

anew

From this reading "I shall want you again, so you had better wait," he said to the driver and passed through the wooden gates toward Rose Lodge.

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

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "I shall want you again, so you had better wait," he said to the driver and passed through the wooden gates toward Rose Lodge.

show off

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

A line that marks the limits of an area.

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

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From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading It was a red brick villa, the home of a well-to-do man.

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

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

a native or resident of California

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

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From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

(law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading "I shall want you again, so you had better wait," he said to the driver and passed through the wooden gates toward Rose Lodge.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

any strong feeling

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading "I shall want you again, so you had better wait," he said to the driver and passed through the wooden gates toward Rose Lodge.

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

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

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

From this reading He stopped half-way up the path, having now a better view of the house.

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

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He stopped half-way up the path, having now a better view of the house.

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

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

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

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

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

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

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

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was a red brick villa, the home of a well-to-do man.

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

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He stopped half-way up the path, having now a better view of the house.

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

From this reading "I shall want you again, so you had better wait," he said to the driver and passed through the wooden gates toward Rose Lodge.

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

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

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

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading "I shall want you again, so you had better wait," he said to the driver and passed through the wooden gates toward Rose Lodge.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was a red brick villa, the home of a well-to-do man.

not able to be found

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

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

From this reading He stopped half-way up the path, having now a better view of the house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "I shall want you again, so you had better wait," he said to the driver and passed through the wooden gates toward Rose Lodge.

a course of conduct

From this reading He stopped half-way up the path, having now a better view of the house.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading It was a red brick villa, the home of a well-to-do man.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "I shall want you again, so you had better wait," he said to the driver and passed through the wooden gates toward Rose Lodge.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I shall want you again, so you had better wait," he said to the driver and passed through the wooden gates toward Rose Lodge.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I shall want you again, so you had better wait," he said to the driver and passed through the wooden gates toward Rose Lodge.

the act of removing hair with a razor

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I shall want you again, so you had better wait," he said to the driver and passed through the wooden gates toward Rose Lodge.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading He stopped half-way up the path, having now a better view of the house.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

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

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

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

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "I shall want you again, so you had better wait," he said to the driver and passed through the wooden gates toward Rose Lodge.

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

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

in the direction of

From this reading "I shall want you again, so you had better wait," he said to the driver and passed through the wooden gates toward Rose Lodge.

move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

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

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading He stopped half-way up the path, having now a better view of the house.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading It was a red brick villa, the home of a well-to-do man.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading "I shall want you again, so you had better wait," he said to the driver and passed through the wooden gates toward Rose Lodge.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I shall want you again, so you had better wait," he said to the driver and passed through the wooden gates toward Rose Lodge.

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

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading It was a red brick villa, the home of a well-to-do man.

at the time that

From this reading It was Colonel Boundary's boast that he was in the act of lathering his face on the tenth floor of a Californian hotel when the earthquake began, and that he finished his shaving operations, took his bath and dressed himself before the earth had ceased to tremble.

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

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE MISSING HANSON Colonel Dan Boundary descended slowly from the Ford taxi-cab which had brought him up from Horsham station and surveyed without emotion the domicile of his partner.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading "I shall want you again, so you had better wait," he said to the driver and passed through the wooden gates toward Rose Lodge.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I shall want you again, so you had better wait," he said to the driver and passed through the wooden gates toward Rose Lodge.