Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

later than; following

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

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

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading Andrew Leffingwell, the political representative in Chicago of a rich and successful publisher of sensational newspapers, had visited him in his office and had proposed to make him a political figure in the city.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In the city he had become a power and instead of the names and the pictures of criminals and keepers of disorderly houses his name and his picture now appeared on the front pages of newspapers.

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

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In the city he had become a power and instead of the names and the pictures of criminals and keepers of disorderly houses his name and his picture now appeared on the front pages of newspapers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

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

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

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

From this reading In the city he had become a power and instead of the names and the pictures of criminals and keepers of disorderly houses his name and his picture now appeared on the front pages of newspapers.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading Finley a noted criminal lawyer had offered him a partnership.

plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading In the city he had become a power and instead of the names and the pictures of criminals and keepers of disorderly houses his name and his picture now appeared on the front pages of newspapers.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

undisciplined and unruly

From this reading In the city he had become a power and instead of the names and the pictures of criminals and keepers of disorderly houses his name and his picture now appeared on the front pages of newspapers.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

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

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Andrew Leffingwell, the political representative in Chicago of a rich and successful publisher of sensational newspapers, had visited him in his office and had proposed to make him a political figure in the city.

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From this reading Finley a noted criminal lawyer had offered him a partnership.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading In the city he had become a power and instead of the names and the pictures of criminals and keepers of disorderly houses his name and his picture now appeared on the front pages of newspapers.

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

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

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

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

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

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

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

From this reading Andrew Leffingwell, the political representative in Chicago of a rich and successful publisher of sensational newspapers, had visited him in his office and had proposed to make him a political figure in the city.

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

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In the city he had become a power and instead of the names and the pictures of criminals and keepers of disorderly houses his name and his picture now appeared on the front pages of newspapers.

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

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading In the city he had become a power and instead of the names and the pictures of criminals and keepers of disorderly houses his name and his picture now appeared on the front pages of newspapers.

plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people

From this reading In the city he had become a power and instead of the names and the pictures of criminals and keepers of disorderly houses his name and his picture now appeared on the front pages of newspapers.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Finley a noted criminal lawyer had offered him a partnership.

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From this reading Andrew Leffingwell, the political representative in Chicago of a rich and successful publisher of sensational newspapers, had visited him in his office and had proposed to make him a political figure in the city.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

engage in

From this reading Andrew Leffingwell, the political representative in Chicago of a rich and successful publisher of sensational newspapers, had visited him in his office and had proposed to make him a political figure in the city.

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From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

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

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

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

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the city he had become a power and instead of the names and the pictures of criminals and keepers of disorderly houses his name and his picture now appeared on the front pages of newspapers.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading In the city he had become a power and instead of the names and the pictures of criminals and keepers of disorderly houses his name and his picture now appeared on the front pages of newspapers.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading In the city he had become a power and instead of the names and the pictures of criminals and keepers of disorderly houses his name and his picture now appeared on the front pages of newspapers.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Finley a noted criminal lawyer had offered him a partnership.

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

From this reading In the city he had become a power and instead of the names and the pictures of criminals and keepers of disorderly houses his name and his picture now appeared on the front pages of newspapers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Finley a noted criminal lawyer had offered him a partnership.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Andrew Leffingwell, the political representative in Chicago of a rich and successful publisher of sensational newspapers, had visited him in his office and had proposed to make him a political figure in the city.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the city he had become a power and instead of the names and the pictures of criminals and keepers of disorderly houses his name and his picture now appeared on the front pages of newspapers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

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

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading In the city he had become a power and instead of the names and the pictures of criminals and keepers of disorderly houses his name and his picture now appeared on the front pages of newspapers.

the members of a business venture created by contract

From this reading Finley a noted criminal lawyer had offered him a partnership.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading In the city he had become a power and instead of the names and the pictures of criminals and keepers of disorderly houses his name and his picture now appeared on the front pages of newspapers.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading In the city he had become a power and instead of the names and the pictures of criminals and keepers of disorderly houses his name and his picture now appeared on the front pages of newspapers.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Andrew Leffingwell, the political representative in Chicago of a rich and successful publisher of sensational newspapers, had visited him in his office and had proposed to make him a political figure in the city.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading In the city he had become a power and instead of the names and the pictures of criminals and keepers of disorderly houses his name and his picture now appeared on the front pages of newspapers.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Andrew Leffingwell, the political representative in Chicago of a rich and successful publisher of sensational newspapers, had visited him in his office and had proposed to make him a political figure in the city.

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading Andrew Leffingwell, the political representative in Chicago of a rich and successful publisher of sensational newspapers, had visited him in his office and had proposed to make him a political figure in the city.

a person who represents others

From this reading Andrew Leffingwell, the political representative in Chicago of a rich and successful publisher of sensational newspapers, had visited him in his office and had proposed to make him a political figure in the city.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Andrew Leffingwell, the political representative in Chicago of a rich and successful publisher of sensational newspapers, had visited him in his office and had proposed to make him a political figure in the city.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading Andrew Leffingwell, the political representative in Chicago of a rich and successful publisher of sensational newspapers, had visited him in his office and had proposed to make him a political figure in the city.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Andrew Leffingwell, the political representative in Chicago of a rich and successful publisher of sensational newspapers, had visited him in his office and had proposed to make him a political figure in the city.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

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

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

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

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

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

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

the act of testing something

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Andrew Leffingwell, the political representative in Chicago of a rich and successful publisher of sensational newspapers, had visited him in his office and had proposed to make him a political figure in the city.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

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

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading One evening three weeks after the great murder trial McGregor took a long walk in the streets of Chicago and tried to plan out his life.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was troubled and disconcerted by the event that had crowded in upon the heels of his dramatic success in the court room and more than troubled by the fact that his mind constantly played with the dream of having Margaret Ormsby as his wife.