Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading I consider that a more logical solution of your mystery, my dear."

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

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

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

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

From this reading "I'm sure there is some mystery here," declared Mary Louise, "and maybe we are going to discover some dreadful crime."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading "In that case," was her quick reply, "why is Mr. Cragg still writing scores of letters and getting bags full of replies?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

an occurrence of something

From this reading "In that case," was her quick reply, "why is Mr. Cragg still writing scores of letters and getting bags full of replies?

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 MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

deem to be

From this reading I consider that a more logical solution of your mystery, my dear."

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

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

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading "I'm sure there is some mystery here," declared Mary Louise, "and maybe we are going to discover some dreadful crime."

dearly loved

From this reading I consider that a more logical solution of your mystery, my dear."

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "I'm sure there is some mystery here," declared Mary Louise, "and maybe we are going to discover some dreadful crime."

in a disastrous manner

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading "I'm sure there is some mystery here," declared Mary Louise, "and maybe we are going to discover some dreadful crime."

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading "I'm sure there is some mystery here," declared Mary Louise, "and maybe we are going to discover some dreadful crime."

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

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

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "In that case," was her quick reply, "why is Mr. Cragg still writing scores of letters and getting bags full of replies?

the act of acquiring something

From this reading "In that case," was her quick reply, "why is Mr. Cragg still writing scores of letters and getting bags full of replies?

a young female

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

the act of departing

From this reading "I'm sure there is some mystery here," declared Mary Louise, "and maybe we are going to discover some dreadful crime."

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

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

death of a person

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

wife of William Shakespeare (1556-1623)

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "I'm sure there is some mystery here," declared Mary Louise, "and maybe we are going to discover some dreadful crime."

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

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

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

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

From this reading I consider that a more logical solution of your mystery, my dear."

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

From this reading "I'm sure there is some mystery here," declared Mary Louise, "and maybe we are going to discover some dreadful crime."

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

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

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

From this reading "I'm sure there is some mystery here," declared Mary Louise, "and maybe we are going to discover some dreadful crime."

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

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

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

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

the literary culture

From this reading "In that case," was her quick reply, "why is Mr. Cragg still writing scores of letters and getting bags full of replies?

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

From this reading I consider that a more logical solution of your mystery, my dear."

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

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

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

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

by chance

From this reading "I'm sure there is some mystery here," declared Mary Louise, "and maybe we are going to discover some dreadful crime."

the force of workers available

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

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

From this reading I consider that a more logical solution of your mystery, my dear."

a form of address for a man

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I consider that a more logical solution of your mystery, my dear."

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading "I'm sure there is some mystery here," declared Mary Louise, "and maybe we are going to discover some dreadful crime."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I consider that a more logical solution of your mystery, my dear."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading "In that case," was her quick reply, "why is Mr. Cragg still writing scores of letters and getting bags full of replies?

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "In that case," was her quick reply, "why is Mr. Cragg still writing scores of letters and getting bags full of replies?

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "In that case," was her quick reply, "why is Mr. Cragg still writing scores of letters and getting bags full of replies?

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

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

a large number or amount

From this reading "In that case," was her quick reply, "why is Mr. Cragg still writing scores of letters and getting bags full of replies?

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading I consider that a more logical solution of your mystery, my dear."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "I'm sure there is some mystery here," declared Mary Louise, "and maybe we are going to discover some dreadful crime."

not in physical motion

From this reading "In that case," was her quick reply, "why is Mr. Cragg still writing scores of letters and getting bags full of replies?

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "I'm sure there is some mystery here," declared Mary Louise, "and maybe we are going to discover some dreadful crime."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

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

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "I'm sure there is some mystery here," declared Mary Louise, "and maybe we are going to discover some dreadful crime."

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

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

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

From this reading "In that case," was her quick reply, "why is Mr. Cragg still writing scores of letters and getting bags full of replies?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I'm sure there is some mystery here," declared Mary Louise, "and maybe we are going to discover some dreadful crime."

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

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

during the time that

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "In that case," was her quick reply, "why is Mr. Cragg still writing scores of letters and getting bags full of replies?

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "And, on the contrary," returned Colonel Hathaway, "the two men may have been interested together in some business venture that resulted disastrously and led Mr. Joselyn to run away to escape his wife's reproaches.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MARY LOUISE CALLS FOR HELP All the queer hints dropped by the girl that afternoon, concerning the relations between Mr. Joselyn and Mr. Cragg, were confided by Mary Louise to her Gran'pa Jim that evening, while the old Colonel listened with grave interest.

the act of creating written works

From this reading "In that case," was her quick reply, "why is Mr. Cragg still writing scores of letters and getting bags full of replies?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I consider that a more logical solution of your mystery, my dear."