Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

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

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

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

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

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

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "It's my best chance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But I've got to follow him," thought Larry.

serving as an essential component

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "It's my best chance.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I must find out where he has moved to.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

the act of departing

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "But I've got to follow him," thought Larry.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

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

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I must find out where he has moved to.

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

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

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

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

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

From this reading I must find out where he has moved to.

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From this reading "But I've got to follow him," thought Larry.

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

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

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

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

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

From this reading "It's my best chance.

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

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

set afire or burning

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

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

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading I must find out where he has moved to.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I must find out where he has moved to.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "It's my best chance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I must find out where he has moved to.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

go across or through

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

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

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

cut with a saw

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

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

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

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

From this reading "But I've got to follow him," thought Larry.

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

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading I wonder what Grace wanted?

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

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading GRACE IS SUSPICIOUS Retto headed for Central Park, and as Larry saw him pass the entrance he realized that it was going to be as hard to follow the man as though he had disappeared in the midst of a crowd, especially since the park was not well lighted.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I wonder what Grace wanted?

in or at the place that

From this reading I must find out where he has moved to.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading I wonder what Grace wanted?