Chapter VII

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

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

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

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Bloody Jim had not been seen or heard of, and he alone carried the secret of Hank Glutter's criminal designs.

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

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

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

From this reading Three months had passed, and during that time, Dr. DeWolf had entirely recovered his health.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Bloody Jim had not been seen or heard of, and he alone carried the secret of Hank Glutter's criminal designs.

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading Bloody Jim had not been seen or heard of, and he alone carried the secret of Hank Glutter's criminal designs.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading MUSIC--THE WARNING--PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER INTERRUPTED--THE WELCOME BOAT.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Bloody Jim had not been seen or heard of, and he alone carried the secret of Hank Glutter's criminal designs.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading Bloody Jim had not been seen or heard of, and he alone carried the secret of Hank Glutter's criminal designs.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Bloody Jim had not been seen or heard of, and he alone carried the secret of Hank Glutter's criminal designs.

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From this reading Three months had passed, and during that time, Dr. DeWolf had entirely recovered his health.

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

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

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From this reading Three months had passed, and during that time, Dr. DeWolf had entirely recovered his health.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Three months had passed, and during that time, Dr. DeWolf had entirely recovered his health.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Three months had passed, and during that time, Dr. DeWolf had entirely recovered his health.

plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

-ing form of “establish” — set up or found

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MUSIC--THE WARNING--PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER INTERRUPTED--THE WELCOME BOAT.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

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

From this reading Bloody Jim had not been seen or heard of, and he alone carried the secret of Hank Glutter's criminal designs.

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

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

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

From this reading Three months had passed, and during that time, Dr. DeWolf had entirely recovered his health.

feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading Bloody Jim had not been seen or heard of, and he alone carried the secret of Hank Glutter's criminal designs.

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From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

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

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Three months had passed, and during that time, Dr. DeWolf had entirely recovered his health.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Bloody Jim had not been seen or heard of, and he alone carried the secret of Hank Glutter's criminal designs.

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

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

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

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

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

From this reading Three months had passed, and during that time, Dr. DeWolf had entirely recovered his health.

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

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

in a softened tone

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

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

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading MUSIC--THE WARNING--PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER INTERRUPTED--THE WELCOME BOAT.

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From this reading Bloody Jim had not been seen or heard of, and he alone carried the secret of Hank Glutter's criminal designs.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

properly deserved

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Three months had passed, and during that time, Dr. DeWolf had entirely recovered his health.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading MUSIC--THE WARNING--PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER INTERRUPTED--THE WELCOME BOAT.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Bloody Jim had not been seen or heard of, and he alone carried the secret of Hank Glutter's criminal designs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Bloody Jim had not been seen or heard of, and he alone carried the secret of Hank Glutter's criminal designs.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Three months had passed, and during that time, Dr. DeWolf had entirely recovered his health.

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

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading MUSIC--THE WARNING--PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER INTERRUPTED--THE WELCOME BOAT.

first in rank or degree

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

the act of punishing

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Three months had passed, and during that time, Dr. DeWolf had entirely recovered his health.

restored to a new condition

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

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

From this reading Bloody Jim had not been seen or heard of, and he alone carried the secret of Hank Glutter's criminal designs.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Bloody Jim had not been seen or heard of, and he alone carried the secret of Hank Glutter's criminal designs.

United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Three months had passed, and during that time, Dr. DeWolf had entirely recovered his health.

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

From this reading MUSIC--THE WARNING--PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER INTERRUPTED--THE WELCOME BOAT.

plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three months had passed, and during that time, Dr. DeWolf had entirely recovered his health.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Three months had passed, and during that time, Dr. DeWolf had entirely recovered his health.

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

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

forceful exertion

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

someone who visits

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

a message informing of danger

From this reading MUSIC--THE WARNING--PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER INTERRUPTED--THE WELCOME BOAT.

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

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

accept gladly

From this reading MUSIC--THE WARNING--PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER INTERRUPTED--THE WELCOME BOAT.

during the time that

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading MUSIC--THE WARNING--PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER INTERRUPTED--THE WELCOME BOAT.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading Edward Sherman had become an almost daily visitor at Dr. DeWolf's, and while his friend Dr. Goodrich was establishing himself in his profession at Pendleton, he was gradually gaining a more certain hold, on the affections of Little Wolf.

inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading Prime Hawley was up and doing, following with renewed vigor his former pursuits; threats and entreaties had wrung from him a half-hearted confession, but, out of pity for his wife, the affair was hushed up, and he was saved from merited punishment.