Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD The officer's injunction not to talk of the case of Colonel Weatherby was of little avail in insuring secrecy.

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

From this reading Oscar Dowd, who owned and edited the one weekly newspaper in town, which appeared under the title of "The Beverly Beacon," was a very ferret for news.

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

From this reading Oscar Dowd, who owned and edited the one weekly newspaper in town, which appeared under the title of "The Beverly Beacon," was a very ferret for news.

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

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

use to one's advantage

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD The officer's injunction not to talk of the case of Colonel Weatherby was of little avail in insuring secrecy.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Uncle Eben met the editor and told him the Colonel had gone away suddenly and had vacated the Vandeventer mansion and put Mary Louise with Miss Stearne to board.

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

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

From this reading Oscar Dowd, who owned and edited the one weekly newspaper in town, which appeared under the title of "The Beverly Beacon," was a very ferret for news.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

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From this reading Oscar Dowd, who owned and edited the one weekly newspaper in town, which appeared under the title of "The Beverly Beacon," was a very ferret for news.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Uncle Eben met the editor and told him the Colonel had gone away suddenly and had vacated the Vandeventer mansion and put Mary Louise with Miss Stearne to board.

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

From this reading Thereat, Oscar Dowd scented "news" and called on Miss Stearne for further information.

an occurrence of something

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD The officer's injunction not to talk of the case of Colonel Weatherby was of little avail in insuring secrecy.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD The officer's injunction not to talk of the case of Colonel Weatherby was of little avail in insuring secrecy.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD The officer's injunction not to talk of the case of Colonel Weatherby was of little avail in insuring secrecy.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

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From this reading Oscar Dowd, who owned and edited the one weekly newspaper in town, which appeared under the title of "The Beverly Beacon," was a very ferret for news.

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

From this reading Uncle Eben met the editor and told him the Colonel had gone away suddenly and had vacated the Vandeventer mansion and put Mary Louise with Miss Stearne to board.

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading Oscar Dowd, who owned and edited the one weekly newspaper in town, which appeared under the title of "The Beverly Beacon," was a very ferret for news.

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 Uncle Eben met the editor and told him the Colonel had gone away suddenly and had vacated the Vandeventer mansion and put Mary Louise with Miss Stearne to board.

plural of “editorial” — an article giving opinions or perspectives

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

hound or harry relentlessly

From this reading Oscar Dowd, who owned and edited the one weekly newspaper in town, which appeared under the title of "The Beverly Beacon," was a very ferret for news.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Oscar Dowd, who owned and edited the one weekly newspaper in town, which appeared under the title of "The Beverly Beacon," was a very ferret for news.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Thereat, Oscar Dowd scented "news" and called on Miss Stearne for further information.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Uncle Eben met the editor and told him the Colonel had gone away suddenly and had vacated the Vandeventer mansion and put Mary Louise with Miss Stearne to board.

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

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

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

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

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

From this reading Uncle Eben met the editor and told him the Colonel had gone away suddenly and had vacated the Vandeventer mansion and put Mary Louise with Miss Stearne to board.

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

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

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

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD The officer's injunction not to talk of the case of Colonel Weatherby was of little avail in insuring secrecy.

a message received and understood

From this reading Thereat, Oscar Dowd scented "news" and called on Miss Stearne for further information.

a formal command or admonition

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD The officer's injunction not to talk of the case of Colonel Weatherby was of little avail in insuring secrecy.

-ing form of “insure” — be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD The officer's injunction not to talk of the case of Colonel Weatherby was of little avail in insuring secrecy.

plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

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

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD The officer's injunction not to talk of the case of Colonel Weatherby was of little avail in insuring secrecy.

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From this reading Uncle Eben met the editor and told him the Colonel had gone away suddenly and had vacated the Vandeventer mansion and put Mary Louise with Miss Stearne to board.

engage in

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Uncle Eben met the editor and told him the Colonel had gone away suddenly and had vacated the Vandeventer mansion and put Mary Louise with Miss Stearne to board.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Uncle Eben met the editor and told him the Colonel had gone away suddenly and had vacated the Vandeventer mansion and put Mary Louise with Miss Stearne to board.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Uncle Eben met the editor and told him the Colonel had gone away suddenly and had vacated the Vandeventer mansion and put Mary Louise with Miss Stearne to board.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Uncle Eben met the editor and told him the Colonel had gone away suddenly and had vacated the Vandeventer mansion and put Mary Louise with Miss Stearne to board.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Oscar Dowd, who owned and edited the one weekly newspaper in town, which appeared under the title of "The Beverly Beacon," was a very ferret for news.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Oscar Dowd, who owned and edited the one weekly newspaper in town, which appeared under the title of "The Beverly Beacon," was a very ferret for news.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD The officer's injunction not to talk of the case of Colonel Weatherby was of little avail in insuring secrecy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD The officer's injunction not to talk of the case of Colonel Weatherby was of little avail in insuring secrecy.

possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD The officer's injunction not to talk of the case of Colonel Weatherby was of little avail in insuring secrecy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thereat, Oscar Dowd scented "news" and called on Miss Stearne for further information.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Oscar Dowd, who owned and edited the one weekly newspaper in town, which appeared under the title of "The Beverly Beacon," was a very ferret for news.

an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

From this reading Oscar Dowd, who owned and edited the one weekly newspaper in town, which appeared under the title of "The Beverly Beacon," was a very ferret for news.

in other respects or ways

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading Oscar Dowd, who owned and edited the one weekly newspaper in town, which appeared under the title of "The Beverly Beacon," was a very ferret for news.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Uncle Eben met the editor and told him the Colonel had gone away suddenly and had vacated the Vandeventer mansion and put Mary Louise with Miss Stearne to board.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

having the sense of smell

From this reading Thereat, Oscar Dowd scented "news" and called on Miss Stearne for further information.

the trait of keeping things secret

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD The officer's injunction not to talk of the case of Colonel Weatherby was of little avail in insuring secrecy.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

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

From this reading Uncle Eben met the editor and told him the Colonel had gone away suddenly and had vacated the Vandeventer mansion and put Mary Louise with Miss Stearne to board.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Uncle Eben met the editor and told him the Colonel had gone away suddenly and had vacated the Vandeventer mansion and put Mary Louise with Miss Stearne to board.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD The officer's injunction not to talk of the case of Colonel Weatherby was of little avail in insuring secrecy.

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

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD The officer's injunction not to talk of the case of Colonel Weatherby was of little avail in insuring secrecy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

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

From this reading Thereat, Oscar Dowd scented "news" and called on Miss Stearne for further information.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Oscar Dowd, who owned and edited the one weekly newspaper in town, which appeared under the title of "The Beverly Beacon," was a very ferret for news.

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

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD The officer's injunction not to talk of the case of Colonel Weatherby was of little avail in insuring secrecy.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Uncle Eben met the editor and told him the Colonel had gone away suddenly and had vacated the Vandeventer mansion and put Mary Louise with Miss Stearne to board.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Oscar Dowd, who owned and edited the one weekly newspaper in town, which appeared under the title of "The Beverly Beacon," was a very ferret for news.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Uncle Eben met the editor and told him the Colonel had gone away suddenly and had vacated the Vandeventer mansion and put Mary Louise with Miss Stearne to board.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD The officer's injunction not to talk of the case of Colonel Weatherby was of little avail in insuring secrecy.

past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading Uncle Eben met the editor and told him the Colonel had gone away suddenly and had vacated the Vandeventer mansion and put Mary Louise with Miss Stearne to board.

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

From this reading Uncle Eben met the editor and told him the Colonel had gone away suddenly and had vacated the Vandeventer mansion and put Mary Louise with Miss Stearne to board.

precisely as stated

From this reading Oscar Dowd, who owned and edited the one weekly newspaper in town, which appeared under the title of "The Beverly Beacon," was a very ferret for news.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.

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

From this reading UNDER A CLOUD The officer's injunction not to talk of the case of Colonel Weatherby was of little avail in insuring secrecy.

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From this reading UNDER A CLOUD The officer's injunction not to talk of the case of Colonel Weatherby was of little avail in insuring secrecy.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading Oscar Dowd, who owned and edited the one weekly newspaper in town, which appeared under the title of "The Beverly Beacon," was a very ferret for news.

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

From this reading Oscar Dowd, who owned and edited the one weekly newspaper in town, which appeared under the title of "The Beverly Beacon," was a very ferret for news.

which person or people

From this reading Oscar Dowd, who owned and edited the one weekly newspaper in town, which appeared under the title of "The Beverly Beacon," was a very ferret for news.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Uncle Eben met the editor and told him the Colonel had gone away suddenly and had vacated the Vandeventer mansion and put Mary Louise with Miss Stearne to board.

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

From this reading He had to be; otherwise there never would have been enough happenings in the vicinity to fill the scant columns of his little paper, which was printed in big type to make the items and editorials fill as much space as possible.