Chapter X

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

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

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

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Oh, just by thinking,” answered Larry, with a laugh.

any thing at all

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

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

From this reading “What are you going to do next?”

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “How did you do it, Larry?” asked Peter Manton, with a rueful countenance, for Peter was one of those who had been “called down” for failing to get a good story of the developments of the robbery.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

for the reason that

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “How did you do it, Larry?” asked Peter Manton, with a rueful countenance, for Peter was one of those who had been “called down” for failing to get a good story of the developments of the robbery.

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

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “How did you do it, Larry?” asked Peter Manton, with a rueful countenance, for Peter was one of those who had been “called down” for failing to get a good story of the developments of the robbery.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

a ball of yarn or cord or thread

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading “How did you do it, Larry?” asked Peter Manton, with a rueful countenance, for Peter was one of those who had been “called down” for failing to get a good story of the developments of the robbery.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading “How did you do it, Larry?” asked Peter Manton, with a rueful countenance, for Peter was one of those who had been “called down” for failing to get a good story of the developments of the robbery.

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

From this reading “How did you do it, Larry?” asked Peter Manton, with a rueful countenance, for Peter was one of those who had been “called down” for failing to get a good story of the developments of the robbery.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “How did you do it, Larry?” asked Peter Manton, with a rueful countenance, for Peter was one of those who had been “called down” for failing to get a good story of the developments of the robbery.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “How did you do it, Larry?” asked Peter Manton, with a rueful countenance, for Peter was one of those who had been “called down” for failing to get a good story of the developments of the robbery.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

set up or found

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

divisible by two

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading “How did you do it, Larry?” asked Peter Manton, with a rueful countenance, for Peter was one of those who had been “called down” for failing to get a good story of the developments of the robbery.

an act that fails

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “How did you do it, Larry?” asked Peter Manton, with a rueful countenance, for Peter was one of those who had been “called down” for failing to get a good story of the developments of the robbery.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

the act of departing

From this reading “What are you going to do next?”

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

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

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

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

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

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

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From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

and nothing more

From this reading “Oh, just by thinking,” answered Larry, with a laugh.

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From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

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

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

the sound of laughing

From this reading “Oh, just by thinking,” answered Larry, with a laugh.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

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

From this reading “How did you do it, Larry?” asked Peter Manton, with a rueful countenance, for Peter was one of those who had been “called down” for failing to get a good story of the developments of the robbery.

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 Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “What are you going to do next?”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, just by thinking,” answered Larry, with a laugh.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “How did you do it, Larry?” asked Peter Manton, with a rueful countenance, for Peter was one of those who had been “called down” for failing to get a good story of the developments of the robbery.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

above and across; more than

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading “How did you do it, Larry?” asked Peter Manton, with a rueful countenance, for Peter was one of those who had been “called down” for failing to get a good story of the developments of the robbery.

past form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

plural of “rebuke” — an act or expression of criticism and censure

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading “How did you do it, Larry?” asked Peter Manton, with a rueful countenance, for Peter was one of those who had been “called down” for failing to get a good story of the developments of the robbery.

feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses

From this reading “How did you do it, Larry?” asked Peter Manton, with a rueful countenance, for Peter was one of those who had been “called down” for failing to get a good story of the developments of the robbery.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

finding a solution to a problem

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

that is looked for

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

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 LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

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

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

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

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading “Oh, just by thinking,” answered Larry, with a laugh.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading “How did you do it, Larry?” asked Peter Manton, with a rueful countenance, for Peter was one of those who had been “called down” for failing to get a good story of the developments of the robbery.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

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

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

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

From this reading LARRY GOES WALKING The brick story made good reading, even if it was but a record of failure, and, for that matter, almost anything that was printed about the great bank mystery was eagerly pored over by the general public.

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

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What are you going to do next?”

which person or people

From this reading Larry’s account of how he sought to establish a clew by the bricks was another “beat,” and many city editors of other papers administered severe rebukes to their reporters, who were covering the bank story, because they had not thought to try that means of solving the mystery.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “How did you do it, Larry?” asked Peter Manton, with a rueful countenance, for Peter was one of those who had been “called down” for failing to get a good story of the developments of the robbery.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How did you do it, Larry?” asked Peter Manton, with a rueful countenance, for Peter was one of those who had been “called down” for failing to get a good story of the developments of the robbery.