Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

(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 Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

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

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was not at all probable that either Haight or Weaver had given the thing away in Chicago, for Dan knew from Cummings that they had not been disturbed, and Cummings had not, or would not have given any information.

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

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was not at all probable that either Haight or Weaver had given the thing away in Chicago, for Dan knew from Cummings that they had not been disturbed, and Cummings had not, or would not have given any information.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

completely unclothed

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was not at all probable that either Haight or Weaver had given the thing away in Chicago, for Dan knew from Cummings that they had not been disturbed, and Cummings had not, or would not have given any information.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was now fully satisfied that the detectives were very certain that he had a hand in the express-car robbery--but how did they get hold of that dangerous fact?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He was now fully satisfied that the detectives were very certain that he had a hand in the express-car robbery--but how did they get hold of that dangerous fact?

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading It was not at all probable that either Haight or Weaver had given the thing away in Chicago, for Dan knew from Cummings that they had not been disturbed, and Cummings had not, or would not have given any information.

third-person singular of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading MORIARITY IN THE SWEAT-BOX--THE SUCCESS OF THE FORGED LETTER--MORIARITY CONFESSES.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

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From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading He was now fully satisfied that the detectives were very certain that he had a hand in the express-car robbery--but how did they get hold of that dangerous fact?

plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading He was now fully satisfied that the detectives were very certain that he had a hand in the express-car robbery--but how did they get hold of that dangerous fact?

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He was now fully satisfied that the detectives were very certain that he had a hand in the express-car robbery--but how did they get hold of that dangerous fact?

having the place or position changed

From this reading It was not at all probable that either Haight or Weaver had given the thing away in Chicago, for Dan knew from Cummings that they had not been disturbed, and Cummings had not, or would not have given any information.

past form of “divulge” — 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 Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

one or the other of two

From this reading It was not at all probable that either Haight or Weaver had given the thing away in Chicago, for Dan knew from Cummings that they had not been disturbed, and Cummings had not, or would not have given any information.

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From this reading He was now fully satisfied that the detectives were very certain that he had a hand in the express-car robbery--but how did they get hold of that dangerous fact?

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He was now fully satisfied that the detectives were very certain that he had a hand in the express-car robbery--but how did they get hold of that dangerous fact?

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

reproduced fraudulently

From this reading MORIARITY IN THE SWEAT-BOX--THE SUCCESS OF THE FORGED LETTER--MORIARITY CONFESSES.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was not at all probable that either Haight or Weaver had given the thing away in Chicago, for Dan knew from Cummings that they had not been disturbed, and Cummings had not, or would not have given any information.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading He was now fully satisfied that the detectives were very certain that he had a hand in the express-car robbery--but how did they get hold of that dangerous fact?

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was not at all probable that either Haight or Weaver had given the thing away in Chicago, for Dan knew from Cummings that they had not been disturbed, and Cummings had not, or would not have given any information.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

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

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

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

From this reading It was not at all probable that either Haight or Weaver had given the thing away in Chicago, for Dan knew from Cummings that they had not been disturbed, and Cummings had not, or would not have given any information.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He was now fully satisfied that the detectives were very certain that he had a hand in the express-car robbery--but how did they get hold of that dangerous fact?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was not at all probable that either Haight or Weaver had given the thing away in Chicago, for Dan knew from Cummings that they had not been disturbed, and Cummings had not, or would not have given any information.

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

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

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

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

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

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

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

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He was now fully satisfied that the detectives were very certain that he had a hand in the express-car robbery--but how did they get hold of that dangerous fact?

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

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From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

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

From this reading MORIARITY IN THE SWEAT-BOX--THE SUCCESS OF THE FORGED LETTER--MORIARITY CONFESSES.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

a message received and understood

From this reading It was not at all probable that either Haight or Weaver had given the thing away in Chicago, for Dan knew from Cummings that they had not been disturbed, and Cummings had not, or would not have given any information.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not at all probable that either Haight or Weaver had given the thing away in Chicago, for Dan knew from Cummings that they had not been disturbed, and Cummings had not, or would not have given any information.

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 Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It was not at all probable that either Haight or Weaver had given the thing away in Chicago, for Dan knew from Cummings that they had not been disturbed, and Cummings had not, or would not have given any information.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading MORIARITY IN THE SWEAT-BOX--THE SUCCESS OF THE FORGED LETTER--MORIARITY CONFESSES.

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From this reading MORIARITY IN THE SWEAT-BOX--THE SUCCESS OF THE FORGED LETTER--MORIARITY CONFESSES.

subject to death

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

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

From this reading He was now fully satisfied that the detectives were very certain that he had a hand in the express-car robbery--but how did they get hold of that dangerous fact?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MORIARITY IN THE SWEAT-BOX--THE SUCCESS OF THE FORGED LETTER--MORIARITY CONFESSES.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was not at all probable that either Haight or Weaver had given the thing away in Chicago, for Dan knew from Cummings that they had not been disturbed, and Cummings had not, or would not have given any information.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

cover with planks

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading It was not at all probable that either Haight or Weaver had given the thing away in Chicago, for Dan knew from Cummings that they had not been disturbed, and Cummings had not, or would not have given any information.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading He was now fully satisfied that the detectives were very certain that he had a hand in the express-car robbery--but how did they get hold of that dangerous fact?

filled with satisfaction

From this reading He was now fully satisfied that the detectives were very certain that he had a hand in the express-car robbery--but how did they get hold of that dangerous fact?

scratch repeatedly

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

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

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading MORIARITY IN THE SWEAT-BOX--THE SUCCESS OF THE FORGED LETTER--MORIARITY CONFESSES.

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From this reading MORIARITY IN THE SWEAT-BOX--THE SUCCESS OF THE FORGED LETTER--MORIARITY CONFESSES.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was now fully satisfied that the detectives were very certain that he had a hand in the express-car robbery--but how did they get hold of that dangerous fact?

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

From this reading MORIARITY IN THE SWEAT-BOX--THE SUCCESS OF THE FORGED LETTER--MORIARITY CONFESSES.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was now fully satisfied that the detectives were very certain that he had a hand in the express-car robbery--but how did they get hold of that dangerous fact?

a special situation

From this reading It was not at all probable that either Haight or Weaver had given the thing away in Chicago, for Dan knew from Cummings that they had not been disturbed, and Cummings had not, or would not have given any information.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

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

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was now fully satisfied that the detectives were very certain that he had a hand in the express-car robbery--but how did they get hold of that dangerous fact?

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

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

a craftsman who weaves cloth

From this reading It was not at all probable that either Haight or Weaver had given the thing away in Chicago, for Dan knew from Cummings that they had not been disturbed, and Cummings had not, or would not have given any information.

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

From this reading He was now fully satisfied that the detectives were very certain that he had a hand in the express-car robbery--but how did they get hold of that dangerous fact?

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

From this reading Dan Moriarity, seated on a bare plank bench in his cell, was passing away the weary hours in figuring how he was to get out of the bad scrape into which he had plunged.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Not through Cook, for since his incarceration in the jail Dan had talked with Cook in the corridors, and Cook had sworn by all that was good and holy that he had not divulged a single word, and knowing that Cook stood in mortal fear of Cummings, as did he himself, Dan believed him.

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

From this reading It was not at all probable that either Haight or Weaver had given the thing away in Chicago, for Dan knew from Cummings that they had not been disturbed, and Cummings had not, or would not have given any information.