Chapter XX

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

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading There was Billy McGraw--always glad to see him!

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

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

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

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

take into custody

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

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

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading There was Billy McGraw--always glad to see him!

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading He might go dig out Bob Dulaney and spend the rest of the night with him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

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From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

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

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

a special loved one

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading He might go dig out Bob Dulaney and spend the rest of the night with him.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

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

From this reading He might go dig out Bob Dulaney and spend the rest of the night with him.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading He himself was weary with a fatigue that was staggering.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading There was Billy McGraw--always glad to see him!

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

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

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

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

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

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

From this reading He might go dig out Bob Dulaney and spend the rest of the night with him.

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

From this reading He himself was weary with a fatigue that was staggering.

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

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

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

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

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

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

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 He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

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

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

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

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

United States baseball player and manager (1873-1934)

From this reading There was Billy McGraw--always glad to see him!

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He might go dig out Bob Dulaney and spend the rest of the night with him.

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

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

a form of address for a man

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He might go dig out Bob Dulaney and spend the rest of the night with him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

on one occasion

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

owed as a debt

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He might go dig out Bob Dulaney and spend the rest of the night with him.

become active

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There was Billy McGraw--always glad to see him!

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading He might go dig out Bob Dulaney and spend the rest of the night with him.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading He himself was weary with a fatigue that was staggering.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

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

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was Billy McGraw--always glad to see him!

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

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

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

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

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading He had had a long and tiresome journey from the Pacific coast with but little sleep owing to the excitement of getting back to the United States and the possibility of once more seeing his darling Mary Louise.

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

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading He himself was weary with a fatigue that was staggering.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

in or at the place that

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.

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

From this reading SLATER MAKES AN ARREST Danny’s first thought was that he would go to Mr. Peter Conant’s next door and find out where his little wife was and what was the matter with things in general, but he felt it would be an imposition on the kind neighbors to rouse them at such a late hour.